A 24-year-old Sergeant assigned to Fort Carson, Colorado, died in a motorcycle mishap in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at local. The Soldier was riding westbound in a residential area when he collided head-on with another vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Colorado Springs Police Department is investigating the mishap and believe speed was a contributing factor. Personal protective equipment use, training, and the involvement of alcohol and drugs are currently unknown. Additional information is currently unavailable.
Since FY21, the Army has lost an average of 31 Soldiers a year to motorcycle mishaps. This mishap was the 14th motorcycle fatality of FY26 and below the number of fatalities for this same time last year.
Safety Tips
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 37% of all motorcycle riders involved in fatal crashes in were speeding. Higher speeds equate to farther total stopping distance. Per the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, total stopping distance has three parts:
- Perception distance – How far traveled before you are aware of a hazard.
- Reaction distance – How far traveled for the time you are aware of the hazard until you apply the brakes.
- Braking distance – How far traveled after applying the brakes.