With a sledgehammer and a shovel, volunteers raced to save passengers in Texas plane crash

Published
June 18, 2026
Location
Laredo, Texas
northbound lanes of a Texas 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 the northbound lanes of a Texas highway near Laredo, causing a fire and killing one passenger. Passengers and pilots were rescued by motorists and first responders who used tools to break windows and clear smoke. The crash occurred after the aircraft reported mechanical problems while attempting an emergency landing. Authorities are investigating the cause.

Publicly reported parties

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

Original reporting

With a sledgehammer and a shovel, volunteers raced to save passengers in Texas plane crash | Nation & World | foxillinois.com

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