Preliminary Loss Reports (PLRs)

A Sergeant First Class assigned to Recruiting Company Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, died in a PMV-4 mishap 30 June 2020 in Angola, New York, at 2238 local. The Soldier was involved in an accident with another motorist, which forced his vehicle to leave the roadway and strike a utility pole. He was electrocuted when his body came into contact with a power line. The mishap is under investigation.

Since 2016, the Army has lost an average of 34 Soldiers a year to off-duty PMV-4 mishaps. This mishap is the 25th off-duty PMV-4 fatality of FY20.

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A 23-year-old Specialist assigned to Fort Hood, Texas, died in a PMV-4 mishap 26 June 2020 in Sunnyvale, Texas, at 0230 local. The Soldier was riding as a passenger in a private motor vehicle when it was involved in a two-vehicle accident. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Seat belt use for the Soldier and the driver of the vehicle is unknown at this time; however, the driver is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol at the time of the mishap. The mishap is under investigation.

Since 2016, the Army has lost an average of 34 Soldiers a year to off-duty PMV-4 mishaps. This mishap is the 24th off-duty PMV-4 fatality of FY20. While the Army is below PMV-4 fatalities from this time last year, this is another example of how risk increases after midnight.

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A Private First Class assigned to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, died in a PMV-4 mishap 20 June 2020 in Trigg County, Kentucky, at 0430 local. The Soldier was riding as a passenger in another Soldier's private motor vehicle when the driver lost control in a turn, struck a tree causing the vehicle to rollover. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Soldier who was operating the vehicle was taken into custody on multiple charges, including driving under the influence. Seat belt use is currently unknown. The mishap is under investigation.

Since 2016, the Army has lost an average of 34 Soldiers a year to off-duty PMV-4 mishaps. This mishap is the 23rd off-duty PMV-4 fatality of FY20. The relaxation of COVID restrictions is exposing Soldiers to an increase in off-duty risks. What are you doing to prevent young Soldiers from driving under the influence at 0430 in the morning?

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A Private First Class assigned to White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, died in a PMV-4 mishap 4 June 2020 on the installation at 0400 local. The Soldier was riding as a passenger in another Soldier’s private motor vehicle when they struck a staggered barrier positioned in front of the installation entry gate, causing the vehicle to flip. The gate guard reported that the driver did not slow down or apply the brake before the mishap. The Soldier who was riding as a passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver was taken to the local hospital with non-fatal injuries. It is unknown at this time if seat belts were used or if alcohol was a factor. The mishap is under investigation.

Since 2016, the Army has lost an average of 34 Soldiers a year to off-duty PMV-4 mishaps. This mishap is the 22nd off-duty PMV-4 fatality of FY20 and less than the number of similar fatalities during the same time period last year.

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Two Privates assigned to Fort Carson, Colorado, died in a PMV-4 mishap 4 June 2020 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, 0500 local. One Soldier was driving his vehicle to work with two passengers when he reportedly ran a red light and struck a semi tractor-trailer. The driver and front passenger died at the scene, and the rear passenger was evacuated to a local hospital with lacerations and broken ribs. Alcohol use was not suspected and all Soldiers were wearing seat belts. This mishap is under investigation.

Since 2016, the Army has lost an average of 34 Soldiers a year to off-duty PMV-4 mishaps. This mishap is the 19th and 20th off-duty PMV-4 fatalities of FY20. This was the second off-duty PMV-4 mishap of FY20 with multiple fatalities.

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