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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 20-006 - Pedestrian Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Pedestrian
A Staff Sergeant assigned to Fort Riley, Kansas, died in a pedestrian mishap 27 October 2019 in Junction City, Kansas, at 0100 local. The Soldier was towing a vehicle when he stopped on the side of the road. Upon exiting his vehicle, he was struck by oncoming traffic. The Soldier was evacuated to a local hospital, where he was later removed from life support. The mishap is under investigation.

 

 

 

PLR 20-001 - Pedestrian Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Pedestrian
A 19-year-old Private First Class assigned to Fort Bliss, Texas, died in a pedestrian mishap 5 October 2019 in El Paso, Texas, at 0340 local. The Soldier was attempting to cross an interstate highway on foot when he was struck by several vehicles. The mishap is under investigation.

 

 

PLR 19-059 - Pedestrian Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Pedestrian
A 21-year-old Soldier stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, died in a pedestrian mishap 8 June 2019 near Tillicum, Washington, at 0330 local. The Soldier was struck by a passing motorist after exiting a ride-sharing vehicle.

PLR 19-035 - Pedestrian Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Pedestrian
A 19-year-old Private assigned to the Texas Army National Guard died in a pedestrian mishap 2 March 2019 in Gladewater, Texas, at 1822 local. The Soldier exited his vehicle to access a mailbox when his vehicle was struck by a pickup truck that drifted onto the shoulder. The Soldier was subsequently struck by his own vehicle.

PLR 19-032 - Pedestrian Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Pedestrian
A 19-year-old Private assigned to 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas, died in a pedestrian mishap 14 February 2019 near Edinburg, Texas, at 2300 local. The Soldier was standing next to her disabled vehicle along an interstate highway when she was struck by a passing motorist.

ENGAGEMENT TIPS:

If you are involved in a vehicle accident or other roadside emergency:

  • Pull over and out of traffic if possible. Even if all of the emergency lights are activated, some highway drivers do not pay close attention and could rear-end the disabled vehicle, causing further damage or injury.

  • If you must exit the vehicle, do so safely and well away from oncoming traffic and your vehicle.

  • If possible, you and any passengers should exit through the side of the vehicle facing away from the road.

  • Not only do you need to stay out of the roadway, you need to put as much distance as possible between you and the disabled vehicle until traffic has been diverted around it.
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