Camp Pendleton-based Marines were aboard the Osprey aircraft that crashed in Australia, killing three service members and injuring 20 others, it was announced Monday.
Sunday's MV-22B Osprey crash occurred during a"routine training exercise" on Melville Island, north of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, according to a statement from Marine Rotational Force-Darwin.
The three Marines killed in the crash were Cpl. Spencer R. Collart, 21, from Arlington, Virginia.; Capt. Eleanor V. LeBeau, 29, from Belleville, Illinois.; and Maj. Tobin J. Lewis, 37, from Jefferson, Colorado, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin announced Monday.
Among the injured Marines, one is in critical condition, two are in stable condition and 17 were treated for minor injuries and released, the unit said."We are deeply saddened by the loss of three respected and beloved members of the MRF-D family," said Col. Brendan Sullivan, commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force-Darwin."Our thoughts and prayers remain with the families and with all involved."near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. Officials said Maj.
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