A 22-year-old Specialist assigned to Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas, died in a PMV-2 mishap 22 February 2025 in Killeen, Texas, at 1445 local. The Soldier was operating his motorcycle when he collided with a dump truck. Personal protective equipment use, training, speed and alcohol or drug involvement are currently unknown.

Since FY20, the Army has lost an average of 29 Soldiers a year to PMV-2 mishaps. This mishap was the 11th PMV-2 fatality of FY25 and below the number of fatalities for this same time last year.

Safety tip:

Motorcycle Speed and Safety:

1. Never exceed the speed limit or ride beyond your capabilities.
2. Always maintain an appropriate speed relative to the road conditions.
3. Wear protective gear such as helmets and proper clothing.
4. Obey traffic lights, signs, speed limits and lane markings.
5. Ride with the flow of traffic and leave plenty of room between your bike and other vehicles.
6. Always check behind you and signal before you change lanes.
7. Stay focused on the road.
8. Be aware of your surroundings.
9. Watch out for pedestrians on the road.
10. Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles.
11. Anticipate the actions of other drivers.
12. Use turn signals to alert other drivers of your movement.
13. Check your blind spots before changing lanes or making turns.