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The final missing individual from the catastrophic collapse of the Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge has been identified as José Mynor López. His body was recovered by salvage operations, bringing a somber closure to a devastating event. The retrieval has been communicated to López’s grieving family, marking the end of an intensive search effort for all victims involved.
Col. Roland Butler, Jr., the superintendent of the Maryland Department of State Police, expressed deep condolences to the families of the victims.
In his statement, Butler underscored the importance of this recovery, not just for López’s family, but as a crucial step in the healing process for all affected by this tragedy. “Finding Mr.
López provides a measure of closure to the families of all six victims who perished under such tragic circumstances,” he said.
The accident took a horrific turn when a container ship collided with one of the bridge’s piers. At that time, construction workers, including López, were engaged in maintenance work, filling in potholes on the span of the bridge. This unforeseen disaster resulted in the loss of six lives, sending shockwaves through the Baltimore community and beyond.
In remembrance of those who died in this tragic event, the victims alongside López have been identified as Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera, Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval, Carlos Daniel Hernandez Estrella, and Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez. Each of these individuals was part of a team working on the infrastructure intended to keep thousands of commuters safe every day.
This grave incident has prompted a thorough investigation and a community-wide reflection on the safety measures surrounding such critical infrastructure. As the city mourns, the names of José Mynor López, Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera, Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval, Carlos Daniel Hernandez Estrella, and Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez will be remembered as a stark reminder of the risks undertaken by construction workers to maintain and improve our daily lives.