A Specialist assigned to Fort Stewart, Georgia, died in a motorcycle mishap 5 July 2025 in Richmond Hill, Georgia, at 1500 local. The Soldier was operating his motorcycle when a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction turned in front of him, causing a collision. Emergency medical services transported the Soldier to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The incident is under investigation and further details are currently unavailable.  

Since FY20, the Army has lost an average of 30 Soldiers a year to motorcycle mishaps. This mishap was the 20th motorcycle fatality of FY25 and below the number of fatalities for this same time last year.

Safety Tips

Motorcycle safety tips for vehicles turning left in front of you:

• Take a second look to make sure it is safe to proceed.
• Slow down and maintain control of the motorcycle.
• Allow adequate space between you and the vehicle in front of you.
• Treat any left-turning vehicle as an immediate threat.
• Stay in your lane and not make an unsafe last-minute lane change.
• Remain idle until it is safe to proceed.
• Do not proceed to turn until all pedestrians and oncoming vehicles and motorcycles are clear.

Tips provided by the NSC, NHTSA and GTSC New York.