Preliminary Loss Reports (PLRs)

A 22-year-old Specialist assigned to the Army National Guard, Pontotoc, Mississippi, died in an off-duty ground other ground mishap 6 August 2023 in Houston, Mississippi, at 1300 local. The Soldier was leaving drill and en route to his home, riding as a rear passenger in a vehicle. The driver pulled over to switch driving duties with another occupant. Before the vehicle started traveling again, a tree fell on its roof, fatally injuring the Soldier and another occupant.

Since FY18, the Army has lost an average of three Soldiers a year to off-duty ground other ground mishaps. This mishap was the second off-duty ground other ground fatality of FY23 and above the number of fatalities for the same time period last year.
 

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A 26-year-old Sergeant assigned to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, died in a PMV-2 mishap 4 August 2023 in Clarksville, Tennessee, at 1827 local. The Soldier reportedly was involved in a collision with another vehicle and sustained fatal injuries. He had a valid license and completed the required Motorcycle Safety Foundation training. The specific circumstances of the mishap, including the Soldier’s use of personal protective equipment or if speed and alcohol were contributing factors, are currently unknown. The unit/safety points of contact are waiting for law enforcement to release its final report.

Since FY18, the Army has lost an average of 24 Soldiers a year to PMV-2 mishaps. This mishap was the 29th PMV-2 fatality of FY23 and above the number of fatalities for the same time period last year.
 

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A 44-year-old Sergeant assigned to the Army National Guard, Ada, Oklahoma, on Title 32 orders, died in a PMV-2 mishap 5 August 2023 in Ada at 0740 local. The Soldier was traveling from his home to his drill location when he was involved in a single-vehicle crash. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The specific circumstances of the mishap, including completion of the required Motorcycle Safety Foundation training, proper licensing, speed and the Soldier’s use of personal protective equipment, are currently unknown. The unit/safety points of contact are waiting for law enforcement to release its final report.

Since FY18, the Army has lost an average of 24 Soldiers a year to PMV-2 mishaps. This mishap was the 28th PMV-2 fatality of FY23 and above the number of fatalities for the same time period last year.
 

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A 20-year-old Private assigned to Fort Cavazos, Texas, died in an off-duty water-related mishap 3 August 2023 near Belton, Texas, at 1750 local. While swimming at Belton Lake in the vicinity of Morgan’s Point Resort with four other Soldiers, the Soldier went underwater and did not resurface. The other Soldiers contacted the Bell County Sheriff’s Department (BCSD). The Morgan’s Point Resort Police Department (MPRPD) dive team began search-and-rescue efforts. The Criminal Investigation Division was notified and initiated a joint investigation with BCSD. The dive team recovered the Soldier’s body the following morning.

Since 2018, the Army has lost an average of seven Soldiers a year to off-duty water-related mishaps. This was the fifth off-duty water-related mishap of FY23 and above the number of off-duty water-related fatalities from this time last year.

Safety tips

Swimming in open water (lakes, rivers, ponds and the ocean) is harder than in a pool. People tire faster and get into trouble more quickly. A person can go underwater in a murky lake, making them very hard to find, or be swept away in currents.
 

• Swim in a life-guarded area, especially if you are not a strong swimmer.


• Be cautious of sudden drop-offs in lakes and rivers. People who can't swim or aren't strong swimmers have slipped into deeper water and drowned.


• Stay sober when on or in the water. Alcohol and other drugs increase the effects of weather, temperature and wave action.


• For more information, please visit https://safety.army.mil/OFF-DUTY/Sports-and-Recreation/Water-Safety.

 

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A 23-year-old Specialist assigned to Fort Bliss, Texas, died in a PMV-2 mishap 1 August 2023 on the installation, at 0042 local. The Soldier was involved in a motorcycle mishap and sustained fatal injuries. The Soldier was not licensed and did not complete the required Motorcycle Safety Foundation training. It is currently unknown who called 911, if the Soldier was wearing personal protective equipment, or if speed was a contributing factor. The unit/safety points of contact are waiting for El Paso Police Department to release its final report.

Since FY18, the Army has lost an average of 24 Soldiers a year to PMV-2 mishaps. This mishap was the 27th PMV-2 fatality of FY23 and above the number of fatalities for the same time period last year.

Safety tips

Motorcycle training

Motorcycle training is mandatory for Soldiers! Per Army Regulation 385-10, The Army Safety Program, paragraph 11-7:

(5) Mandatory motorcycle training. Under the Progressive MC Program, all Soldiers who operate a MC are required to take the following MC training:

(a) Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Basic Rider Course (BRC) or DUSD(I&E) endorsed, State-approved, curriculum for MC operator’s safety training.

(b) Experienced Rider Course (ERC) or the MSF BRC–II.

(c) Military Sportbike Riders Course (MSRC) or MSF Advanced Rider Course (ARC).

(d) MC refresher training (MRT) for Soldiers deployed for more than 180 days.

 

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