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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 19-020 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4
A 28-year-old Staff Sergeant assigned to the Florida Army National Guard died in a PMV-4 mishap 18 December 2018 near Fort Myers, Florida, at 2215 local. The Soldier was traveling on Interstate 75 when her vehicle struck the rear end of a pickup truck that was being towed. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

ENGAGEMENT TIPS:

What you can do to help prevent driving mishaps:

  • Never drive distracted.

  • Slow down at night.

  • Never drink and drive.

  • Ensure safe following distances.

  • Never drive drowsy.

  • Avoid slow-moving vehicles.

PLR 19-019 - POW Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Privately Owned Weapons
A 25-year-old Specialist assigned to 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado, died in a privately owned weapon mishap 1 December 2018 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at 2155 local. The Soldier, while hosting a party at his residence, was struck by a discharged round from a handgun that was being handled by another Soldier. Alcohol was reported as involved in the mishap.

  • Firearms are designed to be deadly weapons and alcohol can have an adverse impact on your physical and mental balance. Never mix alcohol and weapons, and always THINK weapons safety!

  • Treat every weapon as if it is loaded.

  • Handle every weapon with care.

  • Identify the target before you fire.

  • Never point the muzzle at anything you don’t intend to shoot.

  • Keep the weapon on safe and your finger off the trigger until you intend to fire.

PLR 19-018 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4
A 22-year-old Private First Class assigned to Fort Polk, Louisiana, died in a PMV-4 mishap 24 November 2018 near Leesville, Louisiana. He was a passenger in a vehicle driven by his spouse when they collided with an SUV after it reportedly crossed the centerline from the opposing lane. The Soldier was wearing his seat belt.

PLR 19-017 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A 23-year-old Sergeant assigned to 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, Texas, died in a PMV-2 mishap 23 November 2018 in El Paso, Texas, at 0230 local. The Soldier was thrown from his sport-model motorcycle after impacting a barrier wall while negotiating the exit ramp of an interstate loop. He was wearing personal protective equipment and had completed the Military SportBike RiderCourse training. Authorities suspect speed was a factor in the crash.

PLR 19-016 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4
A Private First Class assigned to 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, died as a result of a PMV-4 mishap 22 November 2018 in Atchison, Kansas, at 0100 local. He and two other Soldiers were traveling to their holiday location while on pass when the driver crashed after reportedly losing control of the vehicle during an attempt to pass a slow-moving vehicle. The Soldier was riding in the rear seat, reportedly unrestrained, and became pinned by the vehicle when it overturned. Authorities suspect speed was a factor in the crash.

  • Forty-eight percent of passenger vehicle occupants who were killed in traffic crashes in 2016
    were unrestrained.

  • Seat belts saved an estimated 14,668 lives of passenger vehicle occupants age 5 and older in 2016.

  • Research has found that lap/shoulder seat belts, when used, reduce the risk of fatal injury to front seat passenger car occupants by 45 percent and the risk of moderate-to-critical injury by 50 percent.
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