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Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Darren Collins was the sailor who died over the weekend, the Navy announced on Monday.
Collins, 22, died at 6:23 a.m. local time on Sunday aboard the USS Carl Vinson. While the Navy is investigating Collins’ death, and the official cause of death remains pending, there have been no indications of either suicide or foul play. He was found unresponsive while the ship was pier-side at Naval Air Station North Island, California.
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“My deepest condolences go out to the Collins family in this time of tragic loss,” said Capt. P. Scott Miller, commanding officer of the USS Carl Vinson. “As shipmates we grieve the untimely passing of a talented young man. We will continue to provide support to the Vinson crew and the Collins family. In addition to our shipboard resources, our sailors are receiving tremendous support from the base and regional mental health services.”
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He joined the Navy in 2019 and reported to the ship in October 2020. He was a native of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, before enlisting.
