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 highway in Laredo, Texas on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The aircraft broke apart and caught fire as it struck the roadway, killing one passenger and injuring several others. Volunteers and first responders used tools such as sledgehammers and shovels to break windows and help occupants escape before firefighters extinguished the blaze.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Baer | Driver | Fatal |
Original reporting
With a sledgehammer and a shovel, volunteers raced to save passengers in Texas plane crash