Authorities have confirmed the identity of José Mynor López, a 37-year-old Baltimore resident, who was found at the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse by salvage teams from Unified Command. The Maryland Department of State Police were immediately informed of the discovery. López was the sixth construction worker to lose his life in the tragic incident, and he was believed to be the last missing person from the accident. He leaves behind a wife and three children, as reported by CNN.
Colonel Roland L. Butler Jr., Superintendent of the Maryland Department of State Police, expressed condolences to the families of all six workers who lost their lives in the bridge collapse, including López. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott also acknowledged the recovery of López’s body, emphasizing the importance of bringing closure to the victims’ families.
Governor Wes Moore offered prayers for José Mynor López and his family, urging respect for their privacy during this challenging time. He also extended thoughts and prayers to the families of the other victims, expressing ongoing support and remembrance for the lives lost. Moore commended the efforts of the Unified Command, which included the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Maryland State Police, for their dedication to recovering all of the victims from the Key Bridge collapse.
