Summary
The owner of the cargo ship Dali and one of its employees have been charged with crimes related to the 2022 collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge, which killed six people. Prosecutors say the company lied to investigators, hid safety problems, and that the ship lost power twice before crashing into the bridge.
Key Facts
- The ship Dali struck Baltimore's Key Bridge on March 26, 2022, causing the bridge to collapse and killing six construction workers.
- Synergy Marine, the ship's operator, and an employee have been charged with conspiracy, obstruction, and misconduct causing death.
- Prosecutors allege the company hid safety risks and misled the US Coast Guard and investigators.
- The ship lost power twice within four minutes due to a loose wire and improper use of a fuel pump not approved for the ship’s generators.
- Synergy employees knew about the improper fuel pump use and tried to cover it up.
- The ship’s owner has already paid over $100 million to settle civil claims and an additional $350 million to Maryland’s insurance.
- The bridge collapse caused major economic disruption and rebuilding the bridge will take years and billions of dollars.
- Another civil trial against Synergy Marine is scheduled for next month.
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