Authorities reported that Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos was among the two individuals who lost their lives when a training vessel of the Mexican Navy collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on May 17.

The accident also resulted in the death of cadet América Yamilet Sánchez, aged 20.

The NTSB is set to carry out a safety investigation regarding this incident.

Authorities have confirmed the identity of the second victim who perished in the ship collision at Brooklyn Bridge last weekend, which also resulted in the death of another Mexican Navy cadet.

In a Facebook post published on Sunday, May 18, the Constitutional City Council of San Mateo del Mar, a coastal municipality located in Oaxaca, Mexico, reported the passing of Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos.

He was characterized as a mariner who was aboard the Mexican Navy training vessel Cuauhtemoc when it collided with the bridge on the evening of Saturday, May 17, in Brooklyn, New York.

Marcos, aged 23, originated from San Mateo del Mar, as reported by The New York Times.

“We extend our sincere condolences to his family and other dear friends,” stated the city council’s announcement translated from Spanish to English.

The initial victim of the incident has been previously identified as América Yamilet Sánchez, aged 20.

“I am profoundly saddened by the loss of Veracruz cadet América Yamilet Sánchez,” wrote Veracruz, Mexico, Governor Rocío Nahle García on X on May 18, just hours following the tragedy that occurred on Saturday. “My heartfelt love, support, and solidarity are extended to her family.”

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Secretariat of the Navy and express my hopes for a swift recovery for those who have been injured. Veracruz stands in solidarity with you,” García remarked.

Rocío Hernández, the mother of Sánchez, recalled her daughter as a “committed student” who had the ambition to pursue a career as a naval engineer, according to a report by the BBC.

“She was a fighter, a soldier who never surrendered, who consistently battled for her objectives,” Hernandez stated.

The incident on Saturday took place at approximately 8:30 p.m. local time. A representative from the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) informed The New York Times that there were 277 individuals on board at that moment.

“Earlier this evening, the Cuauhtémoc, a tall ship of the Mexican Navy, experienced a loss of power and collided with the Brooklyn Bridge,” stated New York City Mayor Eric Adams in an update on X this Saturday.

The Mexican Navy issued a statement on social media concerning the incident, stating, “While maneuvering the Cuauhtémoc sailboat in New York, an accident took place involving the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in damage to the training vessel and halting the training cruise for the time being.”

A statement issued by the Mexican government on Saturday indicated that “following the accident, there is a revised official report indicating 22 crew members have been injured, with 11 classified as critically ill and nine in stable condition. Unfortunately, two of the crew members who were in serious condition succumbed to their injuries.”

The Coast Guard announced in a press release on Sunday that all three masts of the vessel have incurred damage. It further noted that the ship is presently docked at Pier 36 on the East River “while evaluations of the damage and subsequent actions regarding the salvage plans for the vessel are being established.”

Before the accident, the Cuauhtémoc was en route to Iceland after a ceremonial send-off at the South Street Seaport, as reported by witnesses and CBS affiliate WCBS.

In a statement released on X on Monday, the Mexican Navy reported that 172 cadets, along with additional crew members from the vessel, have arrived at the port of Veracruz in Mexico. They also noted that two other cadets are still in New York receiving medical treatment and are currently in stable condition.

In the meantime, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced on Sunday that it is undertaking a safety investigation regarding the incident. A press conference from the agency is planned for Monday afternoon.

The investigative team, which is multidisciplinary in nature, consists of specialists in nautical operations, marine and bridge engineering, as well as survival factors,” the statement from the NTSB indicated.