Small Plane Crashes on Texas Highway, Injuring Four

The twin-engine aircraft collided with vehicles in Victoria, Texas, splitting in half upon impact; federal authorities are investigating.

A twin-engine Piper PA-31 crashed onto a busy highway in Victoria, Texas, around 3 p.m. on December 11, 2024, striking three vehicles.
Four people were injured, with three sustaining non-life-threatening injuries and one requiring advanced care at an out-of-town hospital.
The pilot, who was the only person aboard the plane, was evaluated at the scene but was not hospitalized; their identity has not been released.
The plane had been airborne for approximately five hours after departing from Victoria Regional Airport and appeared to lose altitude before the crash.
The FAA and NTSB have launched investigations into the incident, while the crash caused significant traffic disruptions and road closures near the site.