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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 19-001 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier’s Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A 35-year-old Staff Sergeant assigned to 25th Infantry Division, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, died in a PMV-2 mishap 6 October 2018 in Anchorage, Alaska, at 1449 local. The Soldier was operating a Yamaha FZR 1000 when he lost control and struck a street sign in the median. He was wearing proper personal protective equipment and had completed Motorcycle Safety Foundation training.

 

 

PLR 18-106 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A 20-year-old Private First Class assigned to 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, died in a PMV-2 mishap 15 September 2018 at 2330 local. The Soldier was riding his motorcycle when he crashed at a traffic circle on the installation. He had sport bike rider training and was wearing his personal protective equipment at the time of the mishap.

PLR 18-104 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A 50-year-old Sergeant First Class assigned to the Alabama Army National Guard died in a PMV-2 mishap 6 September 2018 near Pass Christian, Mississippi, at 0608 local. The Soldier was operating a motorcycle on the interstate while on leave when it was reportedly struck in the rear by a vehicle. He recovered from the initial impact and was attempting to remove his motorcycle from the roadway when he was struck by a pickup truck. The Soldier had completed the Basic RiderCourse, but personal protective equipment use has not been verified.

PLR 18-101 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A 25-year-old Sergeant assigned to U.S. Army Europe, Vicenza, Italy, died in a PMV-2 mishap 4 September 2018 in Asiago, Italy, at 1600 local. The Soldier was operating a motorcycle when he lost control negotiating a curve and struck a brick wall. He was wearing a helmet. Motorcycle Safety Foundation training has not been verified.

PLR 18-099 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier’s Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A 28-year-old Staff Sergeant assigned to 10th Mountain Division, Fort Polk, Louisiana, died in a PMV-2 mishap 24 August 2018 in Burkeville, Texas, at 1933 local. The Soldier was operating a motorcycle when he reportedly lost control after striking loose gravel on the roadway. He was thrown from the motorcycle and struck by an oncoming vehicle. The Soldier had completed the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Basic RiderCourse. PPE use is unknown at this time.

 

 
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