1 dead after private plane crashes onto Texas highway, bursts into flames
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, on Tuesday night and burst into flames. The aircraft was carrying six people, including CEO Joshua Baer of Capital Factory, who died at the scene. Bystanders rushed to help trapped passengers and attempted to open the cockpit door while emergency responders worked to extinguish the fire. Police 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