In a tragic incident on Tuesday night, a private aircraft crashed onto a highway in Laredo, Texas, resulting in the death of one individual and injuring five others who were subsequently hospitalized, according to local police reports.
While the identities of those involved have not been publicly disclosed, officials from the Laredo Police Department have stated that they are withholding details about the deceased until the family has been properly informed.
Expressing his condolences, Laredo Mayor Victor Trevino issued a statement: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones affected by the recent private jet crash.”
In response to the incident, NetJets, the private aviation company linked to the aircraft, released a statement confirming their awareness of the crash. “We are aware of an event involving a NetJets aircraft in Laredo, Texas, and are working with authorities,” they stated.
According to data from FlightRadar24, the ill-fated plane was identified as a Cessna Citation Latitude, bearing the registration number N523QS.
The plane had taken off from Mexico’s San Jose del Cabo on Tuesday evening and was bound for Austin, Texas, according to the tracking data. It diverted to Laredo. The flight track ends over Laredo’s Bob Bullock Loop, which is Texas State Highway Loop 20.
Police said they received a call at about 10 p.m. local time.
Part of the plane remained on the road early on Wednesday, Investigator Joe Baeza told reporters during a press conference. He added that there was also jet fuel on the road, which would require a clean-up.
“Loop 20 will be closed both north- and southbound at this intersection for a very long time,” Beaza said. “This is probably even going to bleed into the morning hours.”
The FBI was on site, Beaza said. The National Transportation Safety Board told ABC News it was aware of the plane crash and is currently gathering information.
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