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Preliminary Loss Reports (PLRs)

MEDIA Preliminary Loss Reports

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 24-047 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2

A 34-year-old Staff Sergeant assigned to Fort Story, Virginia, died in a PMV-2 mishap in Newport News, Virigina, at local. The Soldier was riding his motorcycle when he lost control and struck a wooden utility pole. The Newport News police and fire departments arrived at the scene and pronounced the Soldier dead. He was wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment, properly licensed and completed the required Motorcycle Safety Foundation training. The unit/safety points of contact are waiting for law enforcement to release its final report.

Since FY19, the Army has lost an average of 28 Soldiers a year to PMV-2 mishaps. This mishap was the 16th PMV-2 fatality of FY24 and above the number of fatalities for the same time period last year.

 

 

PLR 24-046 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2

A 22-year-old Sergeant assigned to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, died in a PMV-2 mishap in Clarksville, Tennessee, at local. The Soldier was returning to CQ duty on his motorcycle when he was involved in an accident with a civilian vehicle. A witness called 911, and the Clarksville Police Department and Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to the scene. The Soldier was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. He was licensed, had completed the required Motorcycle Safety Foundation training and was wearing his personal protective equipment. Speed or alcohol use is currently unknown.

Since FY19, the Army has lost an average of 28 Soldiers a year to PMV-2 mishaps. This mishap was the 15th PMV-2 fatality of FY24 and above the number of fatalities for the same time last year.

 

 

PLR 24-045 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4

A 39-year-old Sergeant First Class assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McCord, Washington, died in a PMV-4 mishap in Tacoma, Washington, at local. The Soldier was operating his vehicle when for unknown reasons he stopped perpendicular in the roadway and was struck by a civilian vehicle. The Tacoma Fire Department and Washington State Patrol responded to the scene and pronounced the Soldier dead. It is currently unknown if speed or the use of alcohol were contributing factors.

Since FY19, the Army has lost an average of 35 Soldiers a year to PMV-4 mishaps. This mishap was the 22nd PMV-4 fatality of FY24 and above the number of fatalities for the same time last year.

 

 

PLR 24-044 – Off-Duty Sports, Recreations and Physical Training Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Sports & Recreation
A 25-year-old Sergeant assigned to Fort Johnson, Louisiana, died in an off-duty sports, recreation and physical training mishap 30 March 2024 on the installation at 1700 local. The Soldier was swimming in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation pool when the lifeguard observed him on the bottom. The lifeguard took immediate action to recover the Soldier and initiated lifesaving measures. The Soldier was transported to the local hospital and pronounced dead 1825. It is unknown if alcohol was a factor.

Since 2019, the Army has lost an average of 11 Soldiers a year to off-duty sports, recreation and physical training mishaps. This was the first off-duty sports, recreation and physical training mishap of FY24 and below the number of off-duty sports, recreation and physical training fatalities from this time last year.
 

 

PLR 24-043 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A 26-year-old Sergeant assigned to Fort Drum, New York, died in an on-duty PMV-2 mishap 27 March 2024 at 1250 local. The Soldier was conducting an annual check ride when he lost control and impacted the guardrail. New York State Police (NYSP) and emergency medical personnel responded and pronounced the Soldier dead at the scene. The Soldier was licensed and had completed the motorcycle foundation training and was wearing personal protection equipment. Speed or use of alcohol are currently unknown. The unit/safety points of contact are waiting for NYSP to release its final report.

Since FY19, the Army has lost an average of one Soldier a year to on-duty PMV-2 mishaps. This mishap was the first on-duty PMV-2 fatality of FY24 (along with 13 off-duty PMV-2 fatalities) and above the number of on-duty PMV-2 fatalities for the same time last year.
 

 
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