Speedboat Tragedy and Immigration Arrest | Denver News

A speedboat pilot who capsized his vessel in New York Harbor—killing a mother and her infant—has been arrested by immigration authorities. Manuel Hernandez-Umana, an undocumented Salvadoran citizen, faces federal charges for misconduct and neglect after operating an overcrowded, unlicensed boat with no safety gear for children. The tragic incident on August 8th involved 14 passengers, including five-month-old Antonella Garcia and her mother Sara Sanchez. Investigators found the boat exceeded its 10-person limit and lacked proper child life vests. Hernandez-Umana allegedly worked for a tour company with a history of safety violations, and he’s now detained in New Jersey awaiting deportation after court proceedings begin September 9th. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bf3d3780c577603e