Captain Charged in N.Y.C. Accident That Killed Mother and Daughter
2 sources·Updated August 11, 2026
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- NBC News Top·1h agoCaptain of boat that capsized near Statue of Liberty charged in deaths of mother and baby
Manuel Hernandez was charged with two counts of misconduct and neglect of a ship officer resulting in death in the accident, which killed Sara Sanchez, 27, and her 5-month-old daughter, Antonella Garcia.
Read at NBC News Top → - NYT Homepage·4h agoCaptain Charged in N.Y.C. Accident That Killed Mother and Daughter
Manuel Hernandez knew there were no life vests for children when he allowed an infant on board, according to a federal complaint. The child and her mother died in the accident.
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