1 dead after private plane crashes onto Texas highway, bursts into flames

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Laredo, Texas
Loop 20
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A private Cessna Citation Latitude twin‐engine jet crashed onto Loop 20 near the Texas-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas, around 10 p.m. on Tuesday night and burst into flames. Six people were aboard; one passenger, Joshua Baer, was killed. Bystanders rushed to help trapped occupants and break cockpit glass to open a door. Police and aviation authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Joshua Baer Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

1 dead after private plane crashes onto Texas highway, bursts into flames

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