With a Sledgehammer and a Shovel, Volunteers Raced to Save Passengers in Texas Plane Crash
Summary
Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A Cessna Citation Latitude twin jet crashed into a Texas highway near Laredo on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, after reporting mechanical problems. Passengers and motorists rushed to the scene, breaking windows with sledgehammers and shovels to rescue occupants before firefighters extinguished the fire.
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
With a Sledgehammer and a Shovel, Volunteers Raced to Save Passengers in Texas Plane Crash