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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 24-005 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

A 19-year-old Private assigned to Fort Liberty, North Carolina, died in a PMV-4 mishap 15 October 2023 on the installation at 0914 local. The Soldier was reportedly driving when a vehicle operated by another Soldier crossed into his lane and struck him head-on. He was transported to the local medical center, where he died. The other Soldier remains hospitalized in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. The specific circumstances of the mishap, including the use of a seat belt and speed or alcohol as contributing factors, are currently unknown.

Since FY19, the Army has lost an average of 35 Soldiers a year to PMV-4 mishaps. This mishap was the third fatality of FY24 and above the number of fatalities for the same time last year.

 

 

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