Preliminary Loss Reports (PLRs)

A 23-year-old Specialist assigned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, died as a result of a PMV-2 mishap that occurred 13 October 2023 on the installation at 1400 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 2 May 2023 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.

A 29-year-old Captain assigned to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, died as a result of a PMV-2 mishap that occurred 23 October 2023 in Leavenworth, Kansas, at 0800 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.

A 19-year-old Private First Class assigned to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, died in a PMV-2 mishap 21 October 2023 in Clarksville, Tennessee, at 1355 local. The Soldier was reportedly riding his motorcycle when he collided with a moving vehicle. The Clarksville Police Department (CPD) responded to the scene and is investigating. The circumstances surrounding the mishap have not been released to the unit/safety points of contact.

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

A 39-year-old Staff Sergeant assigned to Fort Jackson, South Carolina, died in a PMV-2 mishap 21 October 2023 in Columbia, South Carolina, at 2200 local. The Columbia Police Department (CPD) responded and is investigating the mishap. The Soldier was properly licensed, completed the required Motorcycle Safety Foundation training and was wearing the required personal protective equipment. The specific circumstances of the mishap, including details about the mishap sequence and alcohol use, are currently unknown. The unit/safety points of contact are waiting for CPD 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 second PMV-2 fatality of FY24 and above the number of fatalities for the same time period last year.

A 19-year-old Private assigned to Fort Liberty, North Carolina, died in a PMV-4 mishap 15 October 2023 on the installation at 0914 local. The Soldier was reportedly driving when a vehicle operated by another Soldier crossed into his lane and struck him head-on. He was transported to the local medical center, where he died. The other Soldier remains hospitalized in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. The specific circumstances of the mishap, including the use of a seat belt and speed or alcohol as contributing factors, are currently unknown.

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