Crews recover 5th body of missing worker from Baltimore bridge collapse site; 1 still missing
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BALTIMORE, Md. (DC News Now) — Unified Command crews said Wednesday night that they recovered the body of a fifth construction worker who died when Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in March.
He was identified as 49-year-old Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez, of Glen Burnie, Md.
Officials from Maryland State Police, the Maryland Transportation Authority Police and the FBI recovered his body from a missing red construction truck.
Dive teams recover body of construction worker from Baltimore bridge collapse site
“We remain dedicated to the ongoing recovery operations while knowing behind each person lost in this tragedy lies a loving family,” stated Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr., Superintendent of the Maryland Department of State Police. “Along with our local, state and federal partners, we ask that everyone extend their deepest sympathies and support to the families during this difficult time.”
As of Thursday, May 2, one construction worker still was missing.
In a statement, Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott said the following:
With the news that a fifth victim has been located, there is some small peace provided to another family amidst all the agony they’ve endured. I extend my gratitude to the entire Unified Command and the salvage teams for remaining focused on bringing closure to the families while working around the clock to clear the channel. While we continue to be heartbroken for all of these families, one more soul has been brought home, but one Marylander is still missing. To the family still waiting, our entire city joins you in hope for the same closure soon and shares in your grief. We continue to be here for you, in whatever way you need, now and always.
Mayor Brandon M. Scott
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