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Preliminary Loss Reports (PLRs)

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 24-019 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

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

A Specialist assigned to Fort Shafter, Hawaii, died in a PMV-2 mishap in Oahu, Hawaii, at local. The Soldier reportedly was involved in a motorcycle accident. Local law enforcement responded to the scene and discovered the Soldier dead. The specific circumstances of the mishap, including details about the mishap sequence, completion of the required Motorcycle Safety Foundation training, proper licensing, speed, use of personal protective equipment or alcohol, are currently unknown. The unit/safety points of contact are waiting for local 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 eighth PMV-2 fatality of FY24 and above the number of fatalities for the same time period last year.

 

 

PLR 24-017 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

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

A Private assigned to Fort Bliss, Texas, died in a PMV-2 mishap in El Paso, Texas, at local. The Soldier was involved in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident and was pronounced dead at the scene. The specific circumstances of the mishap, including details of the mishap sequence, use of personal protective equipment or alcohol, are currently unknown. 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 seventh PMV-2 fatality of FY24 and above the number of fatalities for the same time period last year.

 

 

PLR 24-012 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

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

A 35-year-old Active Guard Reserve Staff Sergeant assigned to the Army National Guard, Camp Shelby, Mississippi, died in a PMV-2 mishap in Saucier, Mississippi, at local. The Soldier was reportedly passing a vehicle and returning into the lane of travel when he ran off the road and struck an embankment. The motorcycle flipped and the Soldier was ejected. The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) responded to the scene. The Soldier was wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment, had a valid motorcycle license and completed the required Motorcycle Safety Foundation training. Speed was reported as a contributing factor; however, it is unknown if alcohol was involved. The unit/safety points of contact are waiting for MHP 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 sixth PMV-2 fatality of FY24 and above the number of fatalities for the same time last year.

Safety tip

Speeding is more prevalent in fatal crashes involving motorcycle operators than among other types of motor vehicle operators.

Thirty-one percent of all motorcycle operators involved in fatal crashes in were speeding, compared to 18% of passenger car drivers (NCSA, ).

Motorcycle operators involved in fatal crashes had worse prior driving records than other passenger vehicle drivers, including more driving while impaired (DWI) convictions, speeding convictions, and suspensions or revocations.

Additionally, 28% of the motorcycle operators involved in crashes in did not have valid motorcycle operator licenses.

In , 26% of the motorcycle operators killed in crashes had BACs of .08 g/dL or higher.

Nationally, 38% of fatally injured motorcyclists in known cases of helmet use were not helmeted.

Tips provided by NHTSA

 

 

PLR 24-009 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

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

A 23-year-old Specialist assigned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, died as a result of a PMV-2 mishap that occurred on the installation at local. The Soldier wrecked his motorcycle after departing the motor pool. Another Soldier found him unconscious on the side of the road. He was transported to the local hospital and placed in a medically induced coma due to the extent of his injuries. The Soldier died 13 days later from his injuries. He had a valid motorcycle endorsement, completed the Basic Rider Course and was wearing the required personal protective equipment.

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

 

 

PLR 24-008 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

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

A 29-year-old Captain assigned to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, died as a result of a PMV-2 mishap that occurred in Leavenworth, Kansas, at local. The Soldier was on his way home when a civilian vehicle attempting to pass another vehicle in the opposite lane struck him head-on. First responders arrived and transported the Soldier to the local hospital. The Soldier died three days later from his injuries. He completed the required Motorcycle Safety Foundation training and was wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment.

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

 

 

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