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Preliminary Loss Reports (PLRs)

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 21-099 – PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A Sergeant assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, died in a PMV-2 mishap 25 September 2021 in Toledo, Washington, at 1316 local. The Soldier was operating his motorcycle and involved in a fatal head on collision. The specific circumstances of the mishap, including speed, Soldier’s use of personal protective equipment, completion of the required Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Basic RiderCourse, and the involvement of alcohol or drugs are unknown at this time. The unit/safety points of contact are waiting for local law enforcement to release their report.

Since 2016, the Army has lost an average of 27 Soldiers a year to off-duty PMV-2 mishaps. This mishap was the 24th off-duty PMV-2 fatality of FY21.

 

 

PLR 21-098 – PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A Sergeant assigned to Fort Hood, Texas, died in a PMV-2 mishap 28 August 2021 in Bell County, Texas, at 1300 local. The Soldier was operating a motorcycle involved in a single-vehicle mishap. He was found unconscious with signs of severe head trauma. The Soldier was taken to the local hospital, underwent emergency surgery, and placed in a medically induced coma. The Soldier died as a result of his injures on 14 September 2021. The specific circumstances of the mishap, including speed, Soldier’s use of personal protective equipment, and the involvement of alcohol or drugs are unknown at this time.

Since 2016, the Army has lost an average of 27 Soldiers a year to off-duty PMV-2 mishaps. This mishap was the 23rd off-duty PMV-2 fatality of FY21.

 

 

PLR 21-097 - Combat Skills/Military Unique Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Other
A Staff Sergeant assigned to the Army National Guard, Draper, Utah, died in a combat skills/military unique mishap 21 September 2021 on Fort Campbell, Kentucky, at approximately 1440 local. The Soldier was participating in a 1,500-meter surface swim at Joe Swing Park Quarry during the 5th Special Forces Group (SFG) (Airborne) Maritime Assessment Course, when he submerged and never resurfaced. The search began immediately with 5th SFG (A) divers who were then joined by local search-and-rescue support elements. At approximately 2100, the search was suspended due to weather and limited visibility. The search resumed the following morning and the Soldier’s remains were recovered at approximately 1103. The U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center is leading a safety investigation into the mishap.

Since 2016, the Army has lost an average of three Soldiers a year to combat skills/military unique mishaps. This tragedy was the fifth combat skills/military unique fatality of FY21.

 

 

PLR 21-096 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4
A 43-year-old Active Guard Reserve Sergeant assigned to the Army National Guard, Columbia, South Carolina, died in a PMV-4 mishap 21 August 2021 in Saluda County, South Carolina, at 2355 local. The Soldier was traveling westbound when his vehicle left the road and struck a tree. The Saluda County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene, and the Soldier was pronounced dead. He was not wearing a seat belt, and alcohol was suspected as a contributing factor. Speed as a contributing factor is currently unknown. It is also unknown who placed the 911 call. The state safety office is waiting for local law enforcement to release the final report.

Since 2016, the Army has lost an average of 33 Soldiers a year to off-duty PMV-4 mishaps. This mishap was the 43rd PMV-4 fatality of FY21.



For more than two decades, speeding has been involved in approximately one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities. Speed also affects your safety even when you are driving at the speed limit but too fast for road conditions, such as during bad weather, when a road is under repair, or in an area at night that isn’t well lit.

Speeding is more than just breaking the law. The consequences are far-ranging:
-Greater potential for loss of vehicle control
-Reduced effectiveness of occupant protection equipment
-Increased stopping distance after the driver perceives a danger
-Increased degree of crash severity leading to more severe injuries
-Economic implications of a speed-related crash
-Increased fuel consumption/cost

One of the safest choices drivers and passengers can make is to buckle up. Many Americans understand the lifesaving value of the seat belt – the national use rate was at 90.3% in 2020. Seat belt use in passenger vehicles saved an estimated 14,955 lives in 2017.

Of those killed during the nighttime in 2019, 55% were unrestrained. In the instant you buckle up when driving or riding in the front seat of a car or truck, you cut your risk of a fatal injury in a crash nearly in half. That’s a massive return on the investment of the brief moment it takes to put on a seat belt.

Seat belts are the single-most effective safety technology in the history of the automobile. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study of lives saved by vehicle technologies found that, between 1960 and 2012, seat belts saved more lives — 329,715, to be exact — than all other vehicle technologies combined, including air bags, energy-absorbing steering assemblies and electronic stability control.

Tips provided by NHTSA.

 

 

PLR 21-095 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4
A Sergeant assigned to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, died in a PMV-4 mishap 13 September 2021 at 1618 local. When the Soldier did not report to 1700 formation, platoon leadership attempted to contact him via phone and social media. At 1830, company leadership notified the Fort Bragg military police desk that the Soldier was involved in a vehicle mishap. The Soldier was traveling northbound when he lost control of his vehicle and struck a tree, causing the vehicle to catch fire. First responders arrived on scene at approximately 1630 and were initially unable to identify the Soldier’s remains. The VIN and license plate of the vehicle were recovered and matched the Soldier’s vehicle. Additionally, a piece of mail was recovered from the wreckage that included the Soldier’s name and social security number. North Carolina State Highway Patrol is currently investigating the mishap.

Since 2016, the Army has lost an average of 33 Soldiers a year to off-duty PMV-4 mishaps. This mishap was the 42nd PMV-4 fatality of FY21.


Stay Alert – Avoid Distractions
Distractions are everywhere and becoming more difficult to avoid. Your eyes and ears are your best tools for keeping safe. Stay alert and watch out.

1.Avoid distractions while operating a vehicle.
2.Your focus should be on the task of driving safely.
3.Pay attention to your surroundings, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the area you’re driving in.
4.Focus as far to your front as possible, using peripheral vision to scan for obstacles.
5.Maintain the posted speed limit.
6.Always wear your seat belt and ensure your passengers do the same.

 

 

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