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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 20-014 - PMV-4 Mishaps Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4
A 20-year-old Private First Class assigned to Winder, Georgia, died in a PMV-4 mishap 22 November 2019 in Walton County, Georgia, at 0904 local. The Soldier was operating her PMV-4 when she ran off the edge of the roadway, overcorrected and drove into another lane, broadsiding a vehicle. The Soldier’s vehicle was subsequently T-boned on the passenger side by another vehicle in oncoming traffic. The Soldier was transported to a local hospital where the county coroner pronounced the Soldier deceased. The mishap is under investigation. This is the third PMV-4 mishap for FY20.

PLR 20-013 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4
A 20-year-old Specialist assigned to Darien, Illinois, died in a PMV-4 mishap 15 November 2019 in Van Buren, Arkansas, at 0511 local. The Soldier was operating his vehicle when he fell asleep behind the wheel and struck a guardrail. He reportedly woke up, overcorrected the vehicle and struck a tree in the median. The Soldier was pronounced dead at the scene. The mishap is under investigation.

 

 

PLR 20-012 - AMV Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Army Vehicle
A Specialist assigned to Huntsville, Texas, died in an Army motor vehicle mishap 12 November 2019 in Walker County, Texas, at 1620 local. The Soldier was driving an M1165 up-armored HMMWV southbound on a highway when it overturned. He and the truck commander were reportedly ejected from the vehicle. Both Soldiers were transported to a local hospital, where the driver later died. The truck commander suffered non-fatal injuries and is currently hospitalized. Speed and seat belt use are unknown at this time. The mishap is under investigation.

 

 

PLR 20-011 - ACV Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Army Vehicle
A 20-year-old Private First Class assigned to Fort Hood, Texas, died in an Army combat vehicle mishap 6 November 2019 at Camp Humphreys, Korea, at 1432 local. The Soldier was driving an M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle when it rolled over during a road test. He was airlifted to a local hospital, where he later died. Four other Soldiers suffered non-fatal injuries. The USACRC is leading a safety investigation into the mishap.

 

 

PLR 20-010 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A 26-year-old Staff Sergeant assigned to Tampa, Florida, died in a PMV-2 mishap 9 November 2019 in Glade County, Florida, at 1545 local. The Soldier was operating a motorcycle in a group of four riders when he attempted to make a U-turn in the left lane. One of the civilian riders sped up to catch the Soldier and they collided. Both riders died at the scene. The Soldier had completed all Army-required motorcycle training, but was not wearing any personal protective equipment other than boots. The mishap is under investigation.

 

 
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