Two 19-year-old Specialists assigned to the Army National Guard, Spartanburg, South Carolina, in an inactive-duty status died in a PMV-4 mishap in Union, South Carolina, at local. It was reported by the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) the Soldiers were involved in a vehicle accident. Soldier No. 1 (driver) was driving home from drill with Soldier No. 2 (passenger) when they collided with a pick-up truck. The SCHP responded and pronounced Soldier No. 2 dead at the scene. Soldier No. 1 was airlifted to the local regional hospital. Soldier No. 1 was placed in a medically induced coma on life support, she died three days later from her injuries. The specific circumstances of the mishap, including use of seat belt, speed or alcohol, are currently unknown. The unit/safety points of contact are waiting for SCHP 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 20th and 21st PMV-4 fatalities of FY24 and above the number of fatalities for the same time last year.