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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 20-004 - 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.

 

 

PLR 20-003 - ACV Mishap Claims Three Soldiers' Lives

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Army Vehicle
A 21-year-old Private First Class, 22-year-old Corporal and 42-year-old Sergeant First Class assigned to Fort Stewart, Georgia, died in an Army combat vehicle mishap 20 October 2019 on the installation at 0258 local. The Soldiers were traveling in an M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle when it rolled over into a water crossing. The vehicle inverted, fell approximately 15 feet and submerged to its tracks. Three other Soldiers suffered non-fatal injuries. The USACRC is leading a safety investigation into the mishap.

 

 

 

PLR 20-002 - 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 Eustis, Virginia, died in a PMV-2 mishap 16 October 2019 in Newport News, Virginia. Emergency medical technicians performed CPR on the Soldier at the scene before he was transported to the local hospital for surgery. He later died from his injuries. Authorities reported speed and reckless riding contributed to the mishap. The Soldier had completed the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Basic RiderCourse and was wearing personal protective equipment. 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 19-070 - Training Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Other
A 32-year-old Staff Sergeant assigned to Fort Carson, Colorado, died in a training mishap 25 September 2019 at Camp Casey, Korea, at 0727 local. The Soldier had just completed the road march portion of the Expert Field Medical Badge Qualification when he collapsed. The onsite physician's assistant immediately assessed the Soldier and found no pulse or respiratory response. The medical staff administered CPR and used an automated external defibrillator machine on the Soldier before he was air evacuated to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

 

 
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