On Tuesday, Unified Command announced the recovery and identification of the sixth victim from the catastrophic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Salvage teams located the victim and promptly notified the Maryland Department of State Police.
Officials stated that investigators from the Maryland State Police, Maryland Transportation Authority Police, and the FBI responded to the scene and recovered the body of 37-year-old José Mynor López, a construction worker from Baltimore. After confirming the identification, a team comprising law enforcement officers, a victim specialist, a linguist, and mental health professionals notified López’s family members.
The Maryland State Police Underwater Recovery Team and Crime Scene Unit also assisted in the operation. Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr., Superintendent of the Maryland Department of State Police, solemnly acknowledged this milestone in the recovery efforts, stating, “With heavy hearts, today marks a significant milestone in our recovery efforts and providing closure to the loved ones of the six workers who lost their lives in this tragic event.”
Governor Wes Moore expressed condolences and gratitude in a statement, thanking Unified Command for their “relentless effort in ensuring the recovery of all of the Key Bridge collapse victims.” Mayor Brandon Scott also released a statement, emphasizing the importance of bringing the victims home to their families and providing closure, while acknowledging the enduring grief and commitment to supporting the affected families.
The investigation into the bridge collapse continues as authorities work to fully reopen the channel.