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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 19-010 - AMV Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Army Vehicle
A 21-year-old Private First Class assigned to 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas, died in an Army motor vehicle mishap 8 November 2018 on the installation at 1615 local. The Soldier was a passenger in an M1152 HMMWV when the vehicle exited the roadway, overturned and came to rest in the upright position. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

PLR 19-009 - AMV Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Army Vehicle
A 21-year-old Specialist assigned to U.S. Army Special Operations Command died in an Army motor vehicle mishap 6 November 2018 on Fort Irwin, California, at 1345 local. The Soldier was a passenger in an M1151A1 HMMWV when the driver lost control on an improved gravel road. The HMMWV left the roadway and overturned. The USACRC is leading a safety investigation into the mishap.

PLR 19-007 - ACV Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Army Vehicle
A 23-year-old Specialist assigned to 7th Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, died in an Army combat vehicle mishap 4 November 2018 on the installation at 0629 local. The Soldier was resting against his assault pack when a Stryker mortar carrier backed up and pinned him to the ground. Medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene. The USACRC is leading a safety investigation into the mishap.

ENGAGEMENT TIPS:

  • Ensure vehicle operators do a thorough walkaround the vehicle prior to moving it.

  • Proper use of a ground guide will prevent Soldiers from being run over by or pinned between vehicles.

PLR 19-005 - AMV Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Army Vehicle
A Specialist assigned to 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, died in an Army motor vehicle mishap on the installation 22 October 2018 at 0512 local. The Soldier was driving an M978A2 HEMTT fuel tanker, supporting gunnery operations under limited visibility, when the vehicle overturned at a sharp bend on a dirt road. The assistant driver sustained non-fatal injuries and returned to duty. The USACRC is leading a safety investigation into the mishap.

PLR 18-103 - ACV Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Army Vehicle
A First Lieutenant assigned to 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Georgia, died in an Army combat vehicle mishap 7 September 2018 at 2141 local. The Soldier was the tank commander of an M-1126 Stryker, supporting live-fire operations on the installation under limited visibility, when the vehicle overturned into a ditch adjacent to the road. He suffered fatal injuries, while the driver and a second Soldier sustained non-fatal injuries. The USACRC is leading a safety investigation into the mishap.
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