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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 18-046 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4
A Sergeant First Class assigned to the White House Communications Agency, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, DC, died 25 February 2018 in a PMV-4 mishap in Fort Worth, Texas at 2020 local.

PLR 18-040 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

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A Staff Sergeant assigned to U.S. Army Recruiting Command died in a PMV-4 mishap 5 February 2018 near Denison, Iowa, at 1628 local. The Soldier was traveling while on terminal leave when he was involved in a multivehicle accident in winter weather conditions. He was wearing a seat belt.

PLR 18-038 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4
A Specialist assigned to the Wisconsin Army National Guard died in a PMV-4 mishap 3 February 2018 near Westby, Wisconsin, at 1700 local. The Soldier was on his way home from his drill location when his vehicle slid across the centerline on a right-hand curve in wet road conditions and collided with an approaching vehicle.

ENGAGEMENT TIPS

  • Reduce your vehicle's speed when visibility is limited and less-than-ideal road conditions are encountered.

PLR 18-036 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

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A Captain assigned to U.S. Army Europe at Clay Kaserne died 24 January 2018 following a PMV-4 mishap in Wiesbaden, Germany, at 1805 local. The Soldier was traveling on a highway in a borrowed subcompact vehicle in light-rain conditions when he reportedly lost control and was struck by a bus traveling the same direction. The Soldier was evacuated to a hospital but passed away from his injuries.

ENGAGEMENT TIPS:

  • Conduct individual risk management. Continuously monitor conditions and make adjustments as necessary.

  • Adjust your speed for the conditions. Remember that posted speed limits are for ideal weather and road conditions.

  • Brief hazardous locations on local area roads where previous accidents have occurred.

  • When operating a borrowed PMV, ensure you are familiar with the vehicle’s handling characteristics before taking to the road.

  • When driving a mini or micro vehicle, such as a Smart car, use extra focus on the road and always drive defensively. Remember, you are operating one of the smallest vehicles on the road, which could be a disadvantage in the event of an accident.

PLR 18-032 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4
A Private First Class assigned to 75th Field Artillery Brigade, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, died 5 January 2018, at 1520 local, on Interstate Highway 44, in Chickasha, Oklahoma. After another vehicle on the highway struck his 1993 Chevrolet Camaro, a fire ensued and the Soldier perished inside the vehicle.

ANALYZE IT: https://safety.army.mil/ShrinkLink/163

TRAIN IT: https://safety.army.mil/OFF-DUTY/PMV-4.aspx
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