Preliminary Loss Reports (PLRs)

A Staff Sergeant assigned to 193rd Infantry Brigade, Fort Jackson, South Carolina, died in a PMV-4 mishap 29 December 2017 at 0127 local in Columbia, South Carolina. The Soldier was attempting to pass a vehicle on a two-lane road when he collided with an oncoming vehicle and exited the roadway. He was unrestrained and ejected from his vehicle. Speed and unlawful passing are suspected as contributing factors in the mishap.

ENGAGEMENT TIPS

• Passing is illegal and unsafe when your line-of-sight is restricted or limited by a curve, hill, or weather conditions; cross-traffic is present; when there is a solid yellow line on your side of the roadway; or a school bus is loading or unloading children.


• Seat belts can save lives. Among drivers and front-seat passengers, seat belts reduce the risk of death by 45 percent, and cut the risk of serious injury by 50 percent. Seat belts also help prevent drivers and passengers from being ejected during a crash.

ANALYZE IT: https://safety.army.mil/ShrinkLink/163

TRAIN IT: https://www.dmv.org

A Specialist assigned to 6th Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade, Fort Benning, Georgia, died 19 December 2017 at 2220 local near Land O’ Lakes, Florida. While on holiday leave, the Soldier was a passenger in a vehicle when the driver failed to negotiate a left turn and crashed into a ditch. The Soldier was not wearing his seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle. He was evacuated to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Alcohol use is suspected as a contributing factor in the mishap.

ANALYZE IT: https://safety.army.mil/ShrinkLink/163

TRAIN IT: https://safety.army.mil/OFF-DUTY/PMV-4.aspx

A Staff Sergeant assigned to U.S. Army Reserve Command, Las Vegas, Nevada, died 7 December 2017 at 1715 local in Las Vegas. The Soldier was operating a motorcycle, with the right of way, when he collided with a limousine that pulled into his path. He was thrown from the motorcycle and struck by another vehicle. The Soldier was pronounced dead at the scene. It is unknown if the Soldier had completed Motorcycle Safety Training or was wearing PPE.

ANALYZE IT: https://safety.army.mil/ShrinkLink/163

TRAIN IT: https://safety.army.mil/OFF-DUTY/PMV-2.aspx

A Sergeant assigned to 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia, died 18 December 2017 at 0010 local in Killeen, Texas. The Soldier was reportedly drag racing when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree and a house. He suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Seat belt use is unknown.

ANALYZE IT: https://safety.army.mil/ShrinkLink/163

TRAIN IT: https://safety.army.mil/OFF-DUTY/PMV-4.aspx

A Specialist assigned to 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, died 16 December 2017 at 0445 local in Terrell, Texas. While on transitional leave, the Soldier was involved in a single-vehicle accident. Seat belt use is unknown.

ANALYZE IT: https://safety.army.mil/ShrinkLink/163

TRAIN IT: https://safety.army.mil/OFF-DUTY/PMV-4.aspx