A 31-year-old Staff Sergeant assigned to Fort Benning, Georgia died in a PMV-2 mishap 23 March 2023 in Columbus, Georgia, at 2230 local. The Soldier was on his way home when a civilian SUV failed to yield the right of way while making a left turn and striking the Soldier. The Soldier was transported to the local hospital and pronounced dead upon arrival. The Soldier was wearing the required personal protective equipment and completed the mandatory Motorcycle Safety Foundation training. Speed and the involvement of alcohol were not contributing factors. The unit/safety points of contact are waiting for the Columbus Police Department to release their final report.

Since 2018, the Army has lost an average of 24 Soldiers a year to off-duty PMV-2 mishaps. This mishap was the eleventh PMV-2 fatality of FY23.

“Do’s” for riding a motorcycle at night

1) Make your motorcycle more visible
2) Wear reflective motorcycle gear
3) Wear a bright colored helmet
4) Add reflective tape to your motorcycle
5) Make your presence heard with a loud exhaust
6) Add more lights to your motorcycle at night
7) Make sure your motorcycle’s headlights are clean
8) Increase your vision
9) Keep your visor clean
10) Always ride slowly and with caution

“Don’ts” for riding a motorcycle at night

1) Do not drive into the glare of oncoming traffic
2) Do not ride outside the range of your headlights
3) Do not use dark-tinted visor
4) Do not stop at empty stretches of roads

 

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