Drivers stopped to help survivors of the fiery plane crash that killed Joshua Baer - Boston 25 News

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Laredo, Texas
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A private Cessna Citation Latitude twin jet crashed into the northbound lanes of a highway in Laredo, Texas, on a late Tuesday night. The aircraft caught fire and broke apart, killing one passenger, Joshua Baer, while three teenage passengers and two pilots survived after being rescued by motorists and first responders. Volunteers used sledgehammers and shovels to break windows and help occupants escape amid thick smoke. Firefighters eventually extinguished the blaze and removed a dog that had been trapped inside.

Publicly reported parties

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

Original reporting

Drivers stopped to help survivors of the fiery plane crash that killed Joshua Baer - Boston 25 News

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