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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 19-017 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A 23-year-old Sergeant assigned to 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, Texas, died in a PMV-2 mishap 23 November 2018 in El Paso, Texas, at 0230 local. The Soldier was thrown from his sport-model motorcycle after impacting a barrier wall while negotiating the exit ramp of an interstate loop. He was wearing personal protective equipment and had completed the Military SportBike RiderCourse training. Authorities suspect speed was a factor in the crash.

PLR 19-012 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A 40-year-old Sergeant assigned to the Texas Army National Guard died as the result of a PMV-2 mishap 9 November 2018 in Austin, Texas, at 1530 local. The Soldier was operating his motorcycle in traffic when another vehicle struck him. He was wearing personal protective equipment and had completed Motorcycle Safety Foundation training.

PLR 19-008 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A 40-year-old Sergeant assigned to 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, died in a PMV-2 mishap 7 November 2018 in Bunnlevel, North Carolina, at 1800 local. The Soldier was reportedly operating a motorcycle at a high rate of speed when he exited the roadway and struck a pole. He was wearing personal protective equipment and had completed the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Basic RiderCourse.

ENGAGEMENT TIPS:

  • In 2016, 33 percent of all motorcycle riders involved in fatal crashes were speeding, compared
    to 19 percent for passenger car drivers, 15 percent for light truck drivers and 7 percent for large
    truck drivers.

  • Per vehicle miles traveled in 2016, motorcyclist fatalities occurred nearly 28 times more frequently
    than passenger car occupant fatalities in traffic crashes.

  • Of motorcycle riders who died in single-vehicle crashes in 2016, 37 percent were alcohol impaired.

PLR 19-006 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A 20-year-old Private assigned to 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, died in a PMV-2 mishap 3 November 2018 near Kapolei, Hawaii, at 2315 local. The Soldier was reportedly negotiating a curve while operating a motorcycle when he presumably lost control and struck a guardrail. He was wearing all required PPE but pronounced dead at the scene.

PLR 19-003 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier’s Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A 25-year-old Specialist assigned to 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas, died following a PMV-2 mishap 3 October 2018 in Killeen, Texas, at 1730 local. The Soldier was reportedly thrown from his motorcycle after he lost control and struck a street light pole. He was airlifted to a local hospital, where he died nine days later following removal from life support. The Soldier was wearing personal protective equipment but had yet to complete the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Basic RiderCourse.

 

 
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