A 25-year-old Specialist assigned to the Army National Guard, Seagoville, Texas, participating in annual training died in a PMV-4 mishap in Weatherford, Texas, at local. When the Soldier did not report to his place of duty, it was later determined he was involved in a vehicle accident and sustained fatal injuries. The specific circumstances of the mishap, including use of seat belt, speed or use of alcohol, are currently unknown. The unit/safety point of contacts are waiting for law enforcement to release its final report.
Since FY19, the Army has lost an average of 35 Soldiers a year to PMV-4 mishaps. This mishap was the 19th PMV-4 fatality of FY24 and above the number of fatalities for the same time last year.