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, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A Cessna Citation Latitude twin jet crashed into Loop 20 highway near Laredo, Texas, killing one person on board. The aircraft was en route from San José del Cabo to Austin when pilots reported low fuel and a power outage before the crash. Bystanders rushed to the scene, attempting to break the cockpit glass and rescue occupants while firefighters entered the burning jet.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Joshua Baer Driver 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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