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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 20-008 - PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4
A Specialist assigned to Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, died in a PMV-4 mishap 27 October 2019 in Mililani, Hawaii, at 0445 local. The Soldier was riding as a passenger in a vehicle when the designated driver reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel. The vehicle struck a median and flipped multiple times. The Soldier was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The driver and another passenger suffered non-fatal injuries. Seat belt use has not been determined. The mishap is under investigation.

PLR 20-007 - POW Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Privately Owned Weapons
A Sergeant assigned to Fort Carson, Colorado, died in a privately owned weapon mishap 27 October 2019 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at 1830 local. The Soldier was struck by a chambered round discharged from a weapon other Soldiers were handling. Alcohol and drug use are unknown at this time. The mishap is under investigation.

 

 

 

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 20-005 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A First Lieutenant assigned to Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, died in a PMV-2 mishap 25 October 2019 in Honolulu, Hawaii, at 0030 local. The Soldier was operating his motorcycle when he lost control and crashed into a pillar. He had completed the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Basic RiderCourse I. Personal protective equipment use is unknown at this time. The mishap is under investigation.

 

 

PLR 20-004 - PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A 33-year-old Sergeant assigned to Fort Sam Houston, Texas, died in a PMV-2 mishap 23 October 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Soldier was operating his motorcycle when he lost control, hit the road median, entered oncoming traffic and was struck by a vehicle. Paramedics found the Soldier unresponsive and transported him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Soldier had completed the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Basic RiderCourse I and II. Personal protective equipment use is unknown at this time. The mishap is under investigation.

 

 
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