Austin tech leader Joshua Baer killed in Texas plane crash

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

Summary

Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A business jet crashed around 10 p.m. in Laredo, Texas, skidding down Loop 20 highway before catching on fire. Five passengers were rescued and the passenger Joshua Baer was killed.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Joshua Baer Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Austin tech leader Joshua Baer killed in Texas plane crash

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