Operator of boat in deadly crash in federal custody, to appear in court
Summary
A boat capsized near Liberty Island in New York Harbor on August 8, 2026, killing a 27-year-old mother and her 5-month-old baby. The boat operator, Manuel Hernandez, was taken into federal custody and will appear in court as authorities investigate whether the boat was illegally operating.Key Facts
- The boat capsized near Liberty Island in New York Harbor on August 8, 2026.
- Two people died: Sara Sanchez (27 years old) and her 5-month-old daughter, Antonella Garcia.
- There were 14 people on the boat; 12 survived with minor injuries.
- The boat operator, Manuel Hernandez, 46, was initially arrested on state charges including reckless endangerment.
- Hernandez is now in federal custody and will appear in federal court in the Southern District of New York.
- The Coast Guard Investigative Service is leading the investigation.
- Authorities are checking if the boat was operating as an illegal charter.
- Sara Sanchez’s husband survived and their 6-year-old son was not on the boat.
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