Sixth and Final Victim's Body Recovered in Baltimore Bridge Collapse

The body of the sixth and final victim of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland was recovered on May 7. José Mynor López, 37 years old, was a member of a maintenance crew performing pothole filling work on the bridge and was at the scene when the bridge was struck on March 26. 

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The recovery of all victim remains took six weeks following the accident, with the first two victims found on March 28. The remains of the fifth victim were identified by rescue teams four days before the sixth victim was discovered. 

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Colonel Roland L. Butler Jr. of the Maryland State Police said this process marked an important milestone and represented a critical step toward providing closure to the families of the six workers who lost their lives in this tragic event. Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott stated that they will continue to provide steady support to families during this difficult time and that their prayers remain with the families.

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Key Points

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1. The sixth and final victim's body was recovered on May 7.

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2. The victims were maintenance crew members who died in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26.

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3. The remains of the first two victims were found on March 28, while the final victim's body was located six weeks later.

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4. The fifth victim's remains were discovered four days before the sixth victim was found.

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5. Colonel Roland L. Butler Jr. noted that this process represented an important milestone and provided closure for the families of those killed in the incident.

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6. Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott stated they will continue to provide steadfast support to the families and that their thoughts and prayers are with them.

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News Link: https://www.porttechnology.org/news/last-missing-body-recovered-from-baltimore-bridge-collapse/