Speedboat driver in fatal New York Harbor capsizing was in the US illegally, authorities say
Summary
A speedboat driver who caused a crash in New York Harbor that killed a baby and her mother was found to be in the U.S. illegally and has been arrested by immigration authorities. The driver, Manuel Ernesto Hernandez-Umana, is also facing criminal charges related to the accident for operating an overcrowded and unlicensed boat without following safety rules.Key Facts
- Manuel Ernesto Hernandez-Umana is from El Salvador and entered the U.S. illegally in 2007.
- He lied about being a U.S. citizen when entering the country.
- Hernandez-Umana caused a boating accident on August 8 that killed a 5-month-old infant and her mother.
- He was operating a 21-foot speedboat overloaded with 14 people—more than the allowed 10.
- The boat was not licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard and lacked life jackets for small children.
- Hernandez-Umana told the mother to hold the infant instead of providing a life vest, against federal rules.
- The boat was rented through Zeus Luxury Rental Inc., which has had safety issues before.
- Hernandez-Umana is held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and will be deported after legal proceedings.
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