An Army Reserve Specialist, activated under Title 10 orders, died in a PMV-2 mishap 3 February 2022 in Augusta, Georgia, at 0730 local. The Soldier was fatally injured while operating a motorcycle on a roadway. The specific circumstances of the mishap, including the mishap sequence and if speed or alcohol were contributing factors, are currently unknown. The Soldier was wearing the required personal protective equipment, was properly licensed, and had completed the mandatory Motorcycle Safety Foundation training. The unit/safety points of contact are waiting for local law enforcement to release their final report.
Since 2017, the Army has lost an average of 25 Soldiers a year to off-duty PMV-2 mishaps. This mishap was the ninth off-duty PMV-2 fatality of FY22.