A 21-year-old Specialist assigned to Fort Liberty, North Carolina, died in a PMV-2 mishap 27 July 2023 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, at 2045 local. The Soldier reportedly collided with another civilian vehicle that attempted to turn into his path and sustained fatal injuries. The specific circumstances of the mishap are currently unknown. The unit/safety points of contact are waiting for law enforcement to release its final report.
Since FY18, the Army has lost an average of 24 Soldiers a year to PMV-2 mishaps. This mishap was the 26th PMV-2 fatality of FY23 and above the number of fatalities for the same time period last year.
Safety tips
When riding a motorcycle:
- Always expect a vehicle to turn in front of you at an intersection and make sure that you give yourself enough time and space to react to other motorists’ actions.
- Place yourself in traffic to be seen. The best lane position is the one that gives you the most visibility for yourself and other motorists.
- Any time you are approaching an intersection of any kind, make sure you look both ways to ensure no cars are coming, even if they have a red light.
- Always check your mirrors and look to your sides and far ahead to anticipate changes in traffic patterns.
- Always use your lights when you ride.
- Never allow your mind to be on autopilot or zone out while riding.
- Aways be aware of your surroundings.