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Body Of Missing Michigan Native Found Following U.S. Navy Ship Collision

The U.S. Navy says they found the body of one of the missing sailors;

Electronics Technician 3rd Class Kenneth Aaron Smith.

Kenneth Smith grew up in Michigan.

Five sailors were injured and 10 were missing following Monday’s collision.

The Navy says missing soldiers were from Missouri, Texas, Maryland, Ohio, New York, Connecticut and Illinois.

The collision tore a hole in the ship’s left rear hull and flooded adjacent compartments, including crew berths, machinery and communication rooms.

The Navy also says it has suspended rescue efforts.

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