Investigators seek clues in small jet crash that killed 1 in Texas, where bystanders rushed to help

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

Summary

Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A business jet crashed into Loop 20 in Laredo, Texas, killing one passenger and injuring several others. Investigators are searching the wreckage for clues after pilots reported mechanical problems and low fuel before the aircraft struck a light post and a car.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Joshua Baer Driver Fatal
Unnamed Pilot Driver Injured
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Injured
Unnamed Motorist Driver Injured
Unnamed police officer Unknown Injured

Original reporting

Investigators seek clues in small jet crash that killed 1 in Texas, where bystanders rushed to help | National/World News | news-gazette.com

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