Joshua Baer, 50, the chief executive of Capital Factory, dies in a private jet crash in Texas, according to company confirmation and multiple reports. The aircraft comes down on a highway in Texas, where it splits in two after the crash, the outlets report. The Mirror and the other sources state that there are six people on board at the time of the incident. Baer is described by Capital Factory as a major figure in the Texas technology and startup ecosystem, including as a mentor and champion for the community. The reports do not agree on additional details beyond the crash location, the number of passengers aboard, and the aircraft’s condition after the impact. Authorities are expected to investigate the cause of the crash, but those findings are not included in the provided articles.