US Navy: Two deadly collisions this summer were ‘avoidable’

WASHINGTON DC — The US Navy has released a report concluding that two fatal collisions that resulted in the deaths of 17 sailors this summer were “avoidable.” The USS Fitzgerald and USS John S. McCain collided with commercial ships in June and August, respectively. Regarding the Fitzgerald, the Navy said many of the decisions made leading to the collision were the result of poor judgment and decision making by the commanding officer of the ship. According to the Navy&