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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 24-011 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4

A 36-year-old Active Guard Reserve Sergeant First Class assigned to the Army National Guard, Teaneck, New Jersey, died in a PMV-4 mishap in Chatsworth, New Jersey, at local. The Soldier was traveling home and was involved in an accident. He was transported to the local medical center, where he was pronounced dead. The specific circumstances of the mishap, including use of seat belt, speed or alcohol, is currently unknown. The unit/safety points of contact are waiting for law enforcement to release its final report.

Since FY19, the Army has lost an average of 35 Soldiers a year to PMV-4 mishaps. This mishap was the fifth PMV-4 fatality of FY24 and above the number of fatalities for the same time last year.

 

 

PLR 24-010 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4

A 56-year-old Sergeant First Class assigned to the Army National Guard, Union Springs, Alabama, died in a PMV-4 mishap that occurred in Montgomery, Alabama, at local. The Soldier was enroute to weekend drill when he was involved in a single-vehicle accident. The Montgomery Police Department (MPD) responded and transported him to the local medical center. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was placed in a medically induced coma and died 17 days later. The specific circumstances of the mishap, including details about the mishap sequence, use of a seat belt or alcohol use is currently unknown. The unit/safety points of contact are waiting for MPD to release its final report.

Since FY19, the Army has lost an average of 35 Soldiers a year to PMV-4 mishaps. This mishap was the fourth fatality of FY24 and above the number of fatalities for the same time last year.

 

 

PLR 24-009 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2

A 23-year-old Specialist assigned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, died as a result of a PMV-2 mishap that occurred on the installation at local. The Soldier wrecked his motorcycle after departing the motor pool. Another Soldier found him unconscious on the side of the road. He was transported to the local hospital and placed in a medically induced coma due to the extent of his injuries. The Soldier died 13 days later from his injuries. He had a valid motorcycle endorsement, completed the Basic Rider Course and was wearing the required personal protective equipment.

Since FY19, the Army has lost an average of 28 Soldiers a year to PMV-2 mishaps. This mishap was the fifth PMV-2 fatality of FY24 and above the number of fatalities for the same time period last year.

 

 

PLR 24-008 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2

A 29-year-old Captain assigned to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, died as a result of a PMV-2 mishap that occurred in Leavenworth, Kansas, at local. The Soldier was on his way home when a civilian vehicle attempting to pass another vehicle in the opposite lane struck him head-on. First responders arrived and transported the Soldier to the local hospital. The Soldier died three days later from his injuries. He completed the required Motorcycle Safety Foundation training and was wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment.

Since FY19, the Army has lost an average of 28 Soldiers a year to PMV-2 mishaps. This mishap was the fourth PMV-2 fatality of FY24 and above the number of fatalities for the same time period last year.

 

 

PLR 24-007 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2

A 19-year-old Private First Class assigned to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, died in a PMV-2 mishap in Clarksville, Tennessee, at local. The Soldier was reportedly riding his motorcycle when he collided with a moving vehicle. The Clarksville Police Department (CPD) responded to the scene and is investigating. The circumstances surrounding the mishap have not been released to the unit/safety points of contact.

Since FY19, the Army has lost an average of 28 Soldiers a year to PMV-2 mishaps. This mishap was the third PMV-2 fatality of FY24 and above the number of fatalities for the same time period last year.

 

 

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