Preliminary Loss Reports (PLRs)

A Specialist assigned to Fort Stewart, Georgia, died in a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) mishap 10 June 2026 at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California, at 0430 local. During a training rotation, the Soldier and his platoon were emplacing an obstacle in preparation for an upcoming force-on-force engagement when a Bradley Fighting Vehicle entered the area and struck him. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Since FY21, the Army has lost an average of five Soldiers a year to on-duty GMV mishaps. This mishap was the fourth on-duty GMV fatality of FY26 and below the number of fatalities for this same time last year.

A 24-year-old Sergeant assigned to Fort Carson, Colorado, died in a motorcycle mishap 6 June 2026 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at 0100 local. The Soldier was riding westbound in a residential area when he collided head-on with another vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Colorado Springs Police Department is investigating the mishap and believe speed was a contributing factor. Personal protective equipment use, training, and the involvement of alcohol and drugs are currently unknown. Additional information is currently unavailable.

Since FY21, the Army has lost an average of 31 Soldiers a year to motorcycle mishaps. This mishap was the 14th motorcycle fatality of FY26 and below the number of fatalities for this same time last year.

Safety Tips

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 37% of all motorcycle riders involved in fatal crashes in 2024 were speeding. Higher speeds equate to farther total stopping distance. Per the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, total stopping distance has three parts:

• Perception distance – How far traveled before you are aware of a hazard.
• Reaction distance – How far traveled for the time you are aware of the hazard until you apply the brakes.
• Braking distance – How far traveled after applying the brakes.

A 28-year-old Specialist assigned to Fort Carson, Colorado, died in a motorcycle mishap 30 May 2026 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at 2352 local. The Soldier lost control after passing another vehicle and was ejected from his motorcycle. He then slid into the oncoming traffic lane, where he was struck by an oncoming vehicle. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene, where the Soldier was pronounced dead. Personal protective equipment use, training, speed, and the involvement of alcohol or drugs are currently unknown. Additional information is currently unavailable.

Since FY21, the Army has lost an average of 31 Soldiers a year to motorcycle mishaps. This mishap was the 13th motorcycle fatality of FY26 and below the number of fatalities for this same time last year.

Safety Tips

When passing vehicles on a motorcycle:

• Evaluate: Ensure there is sufficient clear roadway and that oncoming traffic permits the maneuver. Avoid passing near intersections, driveways or blind curves.
• Position: Move to the left portion of your lane to increase your line of sight and make yourself visible in the driver’s rearview mirror.
• Signal and Check: Use your turn signal, glance in your mirrors and perform a head check to ensure no one is approaching from behind.
• Execute: Accelerate smoothly and decisively. Do not hesitate once you have committed to the pass.
• Return: Select a safe space cushion in front of the vehicle you passed, signal your return to the lane, check your mirrors and merge back in safely.

A Soldier died in an aviation mishap 31 May 2026 in Erbil, Iraq, at 1920 local. The mishap occurred during rescue hoist training operations involving an HH-60M aircraft. Additional information is currently unavailable.

Since FY22, the Army has had an average of one Class A aviation hoist operation mishap. This is the first hoist operation mishap in FY26.

A 24-year-old Specialist assigned to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, died in a motorcycle mishap 28 May 2026 in Clarksville, Tennessee, at 1900 local. The Soldier collided with an SUV that turned left across his lane. Police and emergency medical services personnel responded to the scene, where he was pronounced dead. A second rider received minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Personal protective equipment use, training, speed, and potential alcohol or drug involvement are currently unknown. Additional information is currently unavailable.

Since FY21, the Army has lost an average of 31 Soldiers a year to motorcycle mishaps. This mishap was the 12th motorcycle fatality of FY26 and below the number of fatalities for this same time last year.

Safety Tips

Motorcycle collisions with cars turning in front of the rider are the most frequent and deadliest type of motorcycle mishaps. A strategy for reducing motorcycle mishap factors is Search – Evaluate – Execute (SEE). This is a continuous process when riding.

Search – Actively scan and identify factors that could create increased risk.

• Traffic controls
• Roadway users
• Road and surface conditions
• Escape paths (front and to each side)

Evaluate – Think about what could happen.

Execute – Rider's motor skills used to prevent or avoid the hazard.

• Adjusting speed
• Adjusting position
• Communicating intentions