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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 20-040 – PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

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

A Sergeant assigned to Fort Carson, Colorado, died in a PMV-2 mishap 5 April 2020 in Fountain, Colorado, at 2340 local. The Soldier was riding his motorcycle when he crashed into a guardrail and was pronounced dead at the scene. He had completed his unit check ride with the battalion motorcycle mentor as well as all required Motorcycle Safety Foundation training. Alcohol and personal protective equipment use are unknown at this time. This mishap is under investigation.

Since FY16, the Army has lost an average of 28 Soldiers a year to PMV-2 mishaps. This was the ninth fatal off-duty PMV-2 mishap of FY20 and below the number of PMV-2 fatalities from this time last year. Off-duty private motor vehicles continue to be the leading cause of mishap fatalities. Safety doesn’t stop at the end of the duty day. You have to continue managing risk off duty.

 

 

PLR 20-039 – PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

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

A Private First Class assigned to Fort Hood, Texas died 1 April 2020 in a PMV-4 mishap. The Soldier was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The mishap is currently under investigation.

Since 2016, the Army has lost an average of 34 Soldiers a year to PMV-4 mishaps. This mishap is the 17th PMV-4 fatality of FY20.

 

 

 

PLR 20-038 – PMV-2 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-2
A Sergeant First Class assigned to Lens, Belgium, died 25 March 2020 in a PMV-2 mishap. The Soldier lost control of his motorcycle, hit a curb and was ejected into the wall of a nearby house. His motorcycle was discovered by the local police. Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe International Military Police responded to the scene and identified the Soldier from his passport, which was on his person. Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic RiderCourse certification and personal protective equipment use have not been verified. The mishap is under investigation.

Since 2016, the Army has lost an average of 28 Soldiers a year to PMV-2 mishaps. This mishap is the eighth PMV-2 fatality of FY20. Motorcycles don’t care how old you are, your experience level or how many training courses you have taken. They do what you tell them to do. If you drive too fast, small things like a curb may be the last thing you ever see. Motorcycles continue to be the second leading cause of Army mishap fatalities.

 

 

PLR 20-037 – PMV-4 Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, PMV-4
A 22-year-old Specialist assigned to Fort Hood, Texas, died 25 March 2020 in a PMV-4 mishap on the installation at 0430 local. The Soldier lost control of his PMV and struck a culvert, flipping the vehicle upon impact. He was partially ejected out of the driver’s side window. It is suspected that he was not wearing a seat belt, driving intoxicated and traveling at a high rate of speed. The Soldier was under a 2200 to 0500 curfew as part of COVID-19 prevention measures. His vehicle was discovered by the staff duty officer at 0430. The mishap is under investigation

Since 2016, the Army has lost an average of 34 Soldiers a year to PMV-4 mishaps. This mishap is the 16th PMV-4 fatality of FY20. Alcohol, no seat belts, reckless driving, driving after midnight, breaking curfew, all during the duty week, are leading contributing factors to these types of accidents. Supervisors are the first line of defense to stop this behavior before it adds to the leading cause of Army mishap fatalities.

 

 

PLR 20-036 – Off-Duty POW Mishap Claims One Soldier's Life

Posting Date:   /   Categories: Preliminary Loss Reports, Privately Owned Weapons
A PV2 assigned to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, died in a privately owned weapons (POW) mishap 22 March 2020 in Clarksville, Tennessee, at 1711 local. A Private First Class was showing his newly purchased shotgun to two other Soldiers when one of them pushed the weapon away. A round was accidently discharged, striking the PV2 in the head. Emergency medical services personnel transported the injured Soldier to a local medical center, where he was pronounced dead. Alcohol use is not a suspected causal factor. The mishap is under investigation.

Since FY16, the Army has lost an average of three Soldiers a year to POW mishaps. This tragedy was the third fatal off-duty POW mishap of FY20. Proper POW safety and handling is non-negotiable. Whether you’re at the range, hunting, cleaning, transporting or showing your gun to friends, every weapon must be treated as if it is loaded.

 

 
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