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Couple Saves Survivors After Cessna Splits on Laredo Highway

6/20/2026

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Zayra Garza and husband Damian Garza leapt from their SUV to aid survivors after a Cessna Citation split in half on Texas State Highway Loop 20 in Laredo.
The aircraft, en route from Los Cabos to Austin, reported mechanical problems and low fuel before losing contact with Laredo International Airport tower at about 10 p.m.
One of five occupants died while the other four, including the Garzas’ two passengers, survived.

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Zayra Garza and husband Damian Garza leapt from their SUV to aid survivors after a Cessna Citation split in half on Texas State Highway Loop 20 in Laredo.
The aircraft, en route from Los Cabos to Austin, reported mechanical problems and low fuel before losing contact with Laredo International Airport tower at about 10 p.m.
One of five occupants died while the other four, including the Garzas’ two passengers, survived.