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Preliminary Loss Reports (PLRs)

About Preliminary Loss Reports (PLRs)

PLRs are intended to be used as an engagement tool for leaders to discuss the hazards and trends impacting Soldier safety and readiness. A PLR contains only basic information, as the investigation is ongoing, but provides sufficient background to allow leaders an opportunity to communicate risk at the Soldier level.

 

PLR 23-099 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

A 22-year-old Private First Class assigned to Fort Riley, Kansas, died in a PMV-4 mishap 6 September 2023 in Cookeville, Tennessee, at 0031 local. While on post-deployment leave, the Soldier reportedly was involved in a fatal vehicle accident. The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) responded and pronounced the Soldier dead at the scene. The specific circumstances of the mishap, including the Soldier’s use of a seat belt, speed or alcohol as a contributing factor, are currently unknown. The unit/safety points of contact are waiting for THP to release its final report.

Since FY18, the Army has lost an average of 35 Soldiers a year to PMV-4 mishaps. This mishap was the 32nd PMV-4 fatality of FY23 and above the number of fatalities for the same time last year.
 

 

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