Tech Investor Killed in Texas Private Jet Crash

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Laredo, Texas
highway
Incident type
Aircraft, Crash

Summary

Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A private jet operated by NetJets crashed onto a highway near Laredo, Texas, killing technology entrepreneur Joshua Baer, 50. The aircraft was flying from San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, to Austin when the crew declared a fuel emergency and requested an emergency landing at Laredo International Airport. Five other passengers, including two pilots and three teenage passengers, survived the crash. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.

Publicly reported parties

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

Original reporting

Tech Investor Killed in Texas Private Jet Crash

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