Everything We Know about Baltimore Bridge Crash Victims

Baltimore Bridge | Maynor Yassir Suazo Sandoval | Source: Getty Images | Source: Tiktok/papy1985

Of the eight construction workers on the Baltimore Bridge when it collapsed, two were successfully rescued alive, two deceased bodies were discovered, and four remain missing. Some of them are loving husbands and fathers.

Earlier this week, a heart-wrenching tragedy struck the Baltimore Bridge when it became the site of a catastrophic collapse. At the time, eight construction workers were on the bridge to repair potholes and maintain the integrity of the critical infrastructure.

This incident has since plunged the city into mourning and sparked widespread concern over the safety of its bridges and the brave individuals who maintain them.

Photo capture of the Francis Scott Key Bridge before the cargo vessel collided with it on March 26, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

Photo capture of the Francis Scott Key Bridge before the cargo vessel collided with it on March 26, 2024 | Source: Getty Images

The scene where a container ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, MD as seen from a plane on March 26, 2024 | Source: Instagram/vanhoutenphoto

The scene where a container ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, MD as seen from a plane on March 26, 2024 | Source: Instagram/vanhoutenphoto

In the aftermath of the collapse, a massive search and rescue operation was launched, drawing on local and state resources. This concerted effort resulted in the rescue of two workers from the cold waters below the bridge, while the fate of the remaining six hung in uncertainty.

The hope of finding the missing workers alive dwindled, leading to a somber announcement on Tuesday evening. The operation transitioned from rescue to recovery, a decision underscored by the grim reality presented by Rear Adm. Shannon Gilreath.

“Based on the length of time that we’ve gone in the search, the extensive search efforts that we put into it, the water temperature — at this point, we do not believe that we’re going to find any of these individuals still alive,” Gilreath said.

As the community begins to mourn these losses, the search continues for the remaining four workers, still missing and presumed dead. Among them are individuals hailing from Mexico and Guatemala. The two others are Miguel Luna and Maynor Suazo Sandoval, whose disappearances have left a void in the hearts of those who knew them.

Aerial shot of the Port of Baltimore at sunset. In the distance, the Key Bridge stretches across the river | Source: Getty Images

Aerial shot of the Port of Baltimore at sunset. In the distance, the Key Bridge stretches across the river | Source: Getty Images

Miguel Luna

Miguel Luna on the Baltimore Bridge, dated October 2023  | Source: Facebook/MiguelLuna

Miguel Luna on the Baltimore Bridge, dated October 2023 | Source: Facebook/MiguelLuna