A Private assigned to the Tennessee Army National Guard died in an Army motor vehicle mishap 7 May 2018 at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California, at 0530 local. The Soldier was attempting to connect a HEMTT and a fuel pod trailer when she was pinned between them. The USACRC is leading a centralized accident investigation into the incident.
- Use ground guides when operating in congested areas and while backing.
- Remind operators to immediately stop the vehicle if they lose sight of the ground guide.
- Remind Soldiers to never place themselves between a vehicle that is in operation and a stationary object unless it is properly chocked.