1 dead after private plane crashes onto Texas road, police say
A private plane crashed late Tuesday onto a highway in Laredo, Texas, killing one of the six people on board and sending the others to the hospital, police said.
The Laredo Police Department did not immediately release details about the person who was killed, saying they were waiting until the person's family was notified.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones affected by the recent private jet crash," Mayor Victor Trevino said in a statement.
Private aviation company NetJets said in a statement, "We are aware of an event involving a NetJets aircraft in Laredo, Texas, and are working with authorities."
Based on FlightRadar24 tracking data, the plane was a Cessna Citation Latitude with the registration 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.
The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement that the NTSB would lead the investigation with its help.
