America Yamilet Sanchez was a 20-year-old cadet from the Mexican Navy who recently lost her life in the Brooklyn Bridge Cuauhtemoc ship crash, find out more about her and the incident below
Sanchez tragically lost her life after the naval training ship that she was on collided with the bridge during a goodwill tour stop in New York City.
Who is America Yamilet Sanchez, Mexican cadet killed in Brooklyn Bridge, New York City Cuauhtemoc ship crash
After stating there were no casualties in the Brooklyn Bridge boat crash, authorities now report two victims lost their lives. Only one has been identified so far. My prayers go out to Veracruz cadet América Yamilet Sánchez.
She was only 20 years old, and I can't imagine what… pic.twitter.com/CXnApTUpg6
— Link Lauren (@itslinklauren) May 18, 2025
The incident left two cadets dead and several others injured, drawing intense national mourning as well as international attention.
America Yamilet Sanchez killed in Brooklyn Bridge crash
America Yamilet Sanchez was a Mexican Navy cadet who recently passed away after the boat that she was on, crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge. The CuauhtĂ©moc, which was carrying 277 personnel, struck the Brooklyn Bridge after reportedly losing power owing to a mechanical failure. The impact seemingly damaged the ship’s masts, which led to chaos onboard the ship.
❗️🇲🇽⚓️🇺🇲 – The Mexican Navy's tall ship ARM CuauhtĂ©moc, a 1982 Spanish-built barque with 277 crew members, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City just before 9 PM.
One of the ship’s 150-foot masts struck the bridge, snapping and triggering a large-scale search and… pic.twitter.com/dEg1hM4Z8l
— 🔥🗞The Informant (@theinformant_x) May 18, 2025
Sanchez was reportedly positioned on one of the masts at the time of the accident and died instantly. Just hours before the tragedy, she had just posted a joyful photo from New York on social media. Following the accident, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and New York City Mayor Eric Adams both came out and officially confirmed the crash and the casualties.
According to official reports, the incident left twenty-two individuals injured, with 11 in critical condition. The Mexican Navy has since launched an official investigation into the cause of the power failure. A viral footage of the accident is currently circulating on social media, which shows the ship’s towering masts crashing into the base of the bridge. The ship trails the Mexican flag while stunned onlookers recorded the whole moment.
America Yamilet Sanchez bio and age
America Yamilet Sanchez was a Mexican navy cadet who was born in Xalapa, Veracruz. She was just 20 years old at the time of her death, and she was a proud cadet of the Mexican Navy. Sanchez was reportedly serving onboard the CuauhtĂ©moc as part of her naval training when she tragically passed away. Veracruz Governor RocĂo Nahle GarcĂa confirmed her identity, while also expressing condolences to her family.
Education
America Yamilet Sanchez was reportedly undergoing a formal naval education and officer training with the Mexican Navy. Sanchez was on board the Cuauhtémoc as part of a practical deployment during an international goodwill mission. According to reports, only the most promising cadets can avail such opportunities.
Adal Jair Marcos also killed in the crash
Aside from America Yamilet Sanchez, another victim was killed in the crash, identified as Adal Jair Marcos. Marcos was a 22-year-old cadet from Oaxaca, Mexico, and he was part of the same training group aboard the Cuauhtémoc.
🙏🇲🇽 Con profundo dolor y tristeza, los Marinos de Colombia lamentamos el trágico accidente sufrido por el Buque Escuela Cuauhtémoc en Nueva York, Estados Unidos.
A la tripulaciĂłn de este majestuoso velero, sĂmbolo de orgullo patrio, formaciĂłn y hermandad en los mares del… pic.twitter.com/febERXaYtA
— Armada de Colombia (@ArmadaColombia) May 18, 2025
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