The Center City collapse buried nearly two dozen people under brick, cement and wood, killing six people and injuring and 13 others, including one woman who was buried for 13 hours under rubble before being rescued.
Sean Benschop, 43, surrendered to authorities Saturday afternoon, accompanied by his attorney, Daine Grey, Jr., and family members. Benschop was wearing a red jacket over his head and had a cast on his right arm. He had been with his family as police were searching for him, according to his attorney.
“He and his family are extremely sympathetic and remorseful with respect to what happened," said Grey. "This was an accident. Mr. Benschop is not responsible and we believe that in time the facts will show that he is not responsible and the responsible party will be held accountable."
An arrest warrant was issued for Benschop late Friday night. He is charged with six counts of involuntary manslaughter as well as 13 counts of recklessly endangering another person, causing a catastrophe and risking a catastrophe.
