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, Aircraft, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A business jet crashed into Loop 20 near Laredo, Texas, on the evening of late Tuesday. The aircraft, a Cessna Citation Latitude, suffered mechanical problems and low fuel, leading to an emergency landing attempt that resulted in a fire. One person aboard was killed while two pilots and three teenagers survived and were later released from the hospital.

Publicly reported parties

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

Original reporting

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

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