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Speedboat Tragedy in New York Harbor | Philadelphia News
A speedboat capsized in New York Harbor, killing a 27-year-old woman and her 5-month-old daughter—tragedy fueled by overcrowding, reckless driving, and critical safety failures. The 46-year-old driver, Manuel Hernandez, faces federal charges for misconduct and neglect, including operating without proper licensing and failing to secure the infant in a life vest. Authorities say he accelerated into a wave, causing the vessel to overturn near the Statue of Liberty. The father, now devastated, is supported by a GoFundMe campaign, while prosecutors stress the urgent need for maritime safety…
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