Operator of boat in deadly crash in federal custody, to appear in court
The operator of a boat that capsized in New York Harbor, killing a mother and her baby daughter, is in federal custody, prosecutors said.
On Saturday night, a boat capsized near the Statue of Liberty, resulting in the tragic deaths of mother Sara Sanchez, 27, and her 5-month-old daughter Antonella Garcia, according to the Coast Guard. The boat, which had a maximum capacity of 10 people, left all 14 individuals on board, including the operator Manuel Hernandez, 46, in the water.
Prosecutors have charged Hernandez federally with two counts of misconduct and neglect of a ship officer resulting in death, alleging he knowingly operated the vessel with a baby not wearing a flotation device and without the necessary certifications for a vessel of its type and size. Hernandez appeared in court on Monday afternoon and was released on $50,000 bail. The 12 survivors, who sustained minor injuries, were rescued with the help of the Coast Guard.
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