A 33-year-old SGT assigned to Fort Jackson, South Carolina, died 16 March 2023 in a PMV-2 mishap that occurred 15 March 2023, at 2000 local. The Soldier was operating his motorcycle when he collided with a Chevy pickup truck. The Soldier was transported to the local hospital where he died at approximately 0100 on 16 March 2023. The Soldier had completed the required Motorcycle Safety Foundation training. The Soldier’s personal protective equipment was found in his bag at the local hospital, however, it was unclear if it was worn.

Since FY18, the Army has lost an average of 24 Soldiers a year to PMV-2 mishaps. This mishap was the 9th PMV-2 fatality of FY23 and below the number of fatalities for the same time period last year.

 

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