CEO Identified as Victim of Highway Plane Crash That Son Survived

Published
June 18, 2026
Location
Laredo, Texas
Loop 20
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft

Summary

Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A Cessna 680A business jet crashed onto Loop 20 south of Laredo, Texas, on Tuesday night around 10 p.m. The plane struck a light post and came to rest on the highway, killing its 50‐year‐old CEO, Joshua Baer. Six people were aboard; two pilots and three teens survived the crash.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Joshua Baer Driver Fatal
Unnamed Pilot Driver Injured
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Injured

Original reporting

CEO Identified as Victim of Highway Plane Crash That Son Survived

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