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
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A business jet crashed into the Loop 20 highway near Laredo, Texas, killing one person on board while five others survived and were later released from hospital care. The aircraft had reported low fuel and a power outage before attempting an emergency landing at Laredo International Airport. Investigators are examining wreckage to determine whether engine failure or fuel loss caused the crash.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Joshua Baer Passenger Fatal
Unnamed Motorist Driver Injured

Original reporting

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

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