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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 20-054 – PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A Sergeant assigned to George S. Patton Army Reserve Center died in an off-duty PMV-2 mishap 12 June 2020 in Bell, California, at 1120 local. The Soldier was operating another Soldier’s motorcycle and crashed into a beam. First responders pronounced him dead at the scene. The Soldier’s use of personal protective equipment and completion of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Basic RiderCourse have not been verified. The mishap is under investigation.

Since 2016, the Army has lost an average of 28 Soldiers a year to off-duty PMV-2 mishaps. This mishap is the 13th off-duty PMV-2 fatality of FY20 and below the number of fatalities for the same time period last year.

 

 

PLR 20-052 – PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A Sergeant assigned to Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, died in a PMV-2 mishap 2 June 2020 in Waipahu, Hawaii, at 2020 local. The Soldier was operating his motorcycle when he was rear-ended by a civilian driver in a pickup truck. It is unknown whether the Soldier was moving or stopped at the time the mishap occurred. The Soldier had completed the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Basic RiderCourse and was wearing personal protective equipment. This mishap is under investigation.

Since 2016, the Army has lost an average of 28 Soldiers a year to PMV-2 mishaps. This mishap is the 12th PMV-2 fatality of FY20 and below the number of fatalities for the same time period last year.

 

 

PLR 20-051 – PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A Specialist assigned to Fort Hood, Texas, died in a PMV-2 mishap 3 June 2020 in Killeen, Texas, at 2142 local. The Soldier was riding his motorcycle with a group when he lost control and collided with another rider while attempting to exit the highway. The Texas Department of Public Safety responded and declared the Soldier dead at the scene. The Soldier was wearing personal protective equipment, but Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic RiderCourse certification has not been verified. This mishap is under investigation.

Since 2016, the Army has lost an average of 28 Soldiers a year to PMV-2 mishaps. This mishap is the 11th PMV-2 fatality of FY20 and below the number of fatalities for the same time period last year.

 

 

PLR 20-043 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

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

 

A Private First Class assigned to Fort Carson, Colorado, died in a PMV-2 mishap 2 May 2020 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at 2045 local. The Soldier was riding his motorcycle when he swerved to avoid a halted vehicle in front of him. He then struck a curb and was thrown from the motorcycle. Emergency personnel attempted to resuscitate the Soldier but were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Soldier was wearing personal protective equipment, but had not completed a Motorcycle Safety Foundation training course. Neither alcohol nor speed appear to be factors in the crash.

Since 2016, the Army has lost an average of 28 Soldiers a year to PMV-2 mishaps. This mishap is the 10th PMV-2 fatality of FY20. COVID-19 has created a challenging environment for the Army. Are your Soldiers properly trained for off-duty activities, such as safe motorcycle handling?

 

 

 

 

PLR 20-040 – PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

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

A Sergeant assigned to Fort Carson, Colorado, died in a PMV-2 mishap 5 April 2020 in Fountain, Colorado, at 2340 local. The Soldier was riding his motorcycle when he crashed into a guardrail and was pronounced dead at the scene. He had completed his unit check ride with the battalion motorcycle mentor as well as all required Motorcycle Safety Foundation training. Alcohol and personal protective equipment use are unknown at this time. This mishap is under investigation.

Since FY16, the Army has lost an average of 28 Soldiers a year to PMV-2 mishaps. This was the ninth fatal off-duty PMV-2 mishap of FY20 and below the number of PMV-2 fatalities from this time last year. Off-duty private motor vehicles continue to be the leading cause of mishap fatalities. Safety doesn’t stop at the end of the duty day. You have to continue managing risk off duty.

 

 
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