Texas CEO Died After Plane Crashed onto Highway, but His Son and 2 Other Teens Survived

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
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. local time. The plane struck a light post and came to rest on the highway, killing its 50‐year‐old CEO, Joshua Baer, while two pilots and three teens survived.

Publicly reported parties

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

Original reporting

Texas CEO Died After Plane Crashed onto Highway, but His Son and 2 Other Teens Survived

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