Private Jet Bound for Austin Crashes on Laredo Highway, Leaving 1 Dead and 5 Injured

Fox News reported that a jet caught fire and crashed on a Texas highway, killing one person. There were a total of six people on board the aircraft when it crashed on Loop 20 in Laredo, Texas, shortly after 10 p.m., according to Jose Baeza, an investigator with the Laredo Police Department. Baeza also stated that a vehicle was struck by the aircraft. At this time, it is unclear whether the person who was killed was on the plane or on the ground.

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Were There Any Serious Injuries On The Ground After The Accident?

As of now, the conditions of those on board the aircraft have not been released, and authorities have not reported any serious injuries on the ground. However, five responding officers were transported to a local hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation, Baeza said.

Why Did The Crash Take Place?

According to FlightAware, the aircraft involved was a Cessna Citation Latitude twin-engine jet that departed from Quetzalcóatl International Airport in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, at approximately 6:19 p.m. NetJets released a statement confirming that the crash involved one of its aircraft and said the company is cooperating with authorities as the investigation continues. At this time, the cause of the crash remains unknown. The incident occurred in Laredo, Texas, which is located approximately 140 miles southwest of San Antonio