Preliminary Loss Reports (PLRs)

A Specialist assigned to U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command, with duty at Landstuhl, Germany, died 9 October 2017 at 0620 local in Landstuhl. The Soldier is believed to have been walking on or along railroad tracks when he was struck by a passing train.

ENGAGEMENT TIPS:

• All train tracks are private property. Never walk on tracks; it’s illegal trespass and highly dangerous. By the time a locomotive engineer sees a trespasser or vehicle on the tracks it’s too late. It takes the average freight train traveling at 55 mph more than a mile — the length of 18 football fields — to stop. Trains cannot stop quickly enough to avoid a collision.


• Remember to cross train tracks only at designated pedestrian or roadway crossings, and obey all warning signs and signals posted there.


• Stay alert around railroad tracks. No texting, headphones or other distractions that would prevent you from hearing an approaching train. Never mix rails and recreation.

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

TRAIN IT: https://safety.army.mil/ShrinkLink/167

A Private First Class assigned to 20th Engineer Brigade, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, died in a PMV-2 mishap 21 October 2017 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at 1540 local. The Soldier was operating a motorcycle when he struck the rear end of a minivan that had stopped at an intersection. The Soldier suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after the accident. He was wearing all required PPE and had recently completed Motorcycle Safety Foundation training.

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

TRAIN IT: https://safety.army.mil/ShrinkLink/166

A Private assigned to 75th Field Artillery Brigade, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, died in a PMV-4 mishap 21 October 2017 in Apache, Oklahoma at 1000 local. The Soldier was operating a PMV-4 when it exited the roadway, struck a tree and caught fire. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Seat belt use is unknown.

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

TRAIN IT: https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety

A Sergeant assigned to 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas, died 14 October 2017 at 2145 local in Mansfield, Texas. While reportedly swimming with friends at a local lake, the Soldier submerged and was unable to be located. He was found 30 minutes later and transported to a local medical center, where he remained in critical condition for three days before being pronounced dead.

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

TRAIN IT: https://safety.army.mil/OFF-DUTY/SportsandRecreation/WaterSafety.aspx

An Alaska Army National Guard Specialist died 14 October 2017 in Hope Junction, Alaska. The Soldier was traveling to her inactive-duty training station when a vehicle crossed the centerline and struck her SUV head-on. The Soldier was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

TRAIN IT: https://safety.army.mil