1 killed when small plane crashes on TX highway. People rush to help

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

Summary

Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A business jet crashed into Loop 20 in Laredo, Texas, killing one of six passengers and igniting a fire that forced motorists to help rescue the remaining occupants. The aircraft, a Cessna Citation Latitude, was en route from San José del Cabo to Austin when it suffered mechanical problems and lost power before striking a car and highway barrier.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pilot Driver Fatal
Unnamed Motorist Driver Injured

Original reporting

1 killed when small plane crashes on TX highway. People rush to help

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