Preliminary Loss Reports (PLRs)

A 24-year-old Specialist assigned to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, died in a motorcycle mishap 28 May 2026 in Clarksville, Tennessee, at 1900 local. The Soldier collided with an SUV that turned left across his lane. Police and emergency medical services personnel responded to the scene, where he was pronounced dead. A second rider received minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Personal protective equipment use, training, speed, and potential alcohol or drug involvement 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 12th motorcycle fatality of FY26 and below the number of fatalities for this same time last year.

Safety Tips

Motorcycle collisions with cars turning in front of the rider are the most frequent and deadliest type of motorcycle mishaps. A strategy for reducing motorcycle mishap factors is Search – Evaluate – Execute (SEE). This is a continuous process when riding.

Search – Actively scan and identify factors that could create increased risk.

• Traffic controls
• Roadway users
• Road and surface conditions
• Escape paths (front and to each side)

Evaluate – Think about what could happen.

Execute – Rider's motor skills used to prevent or avoid the hazard.

• Adjusting speed
• Adjusting position
• Communicating intentions

A 22-year-old Specialist assigned to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, died in a motorcycle mishap 25 May 2026 in Turnagain Arm, Alaska, at 1500 local. The Soldier was operating his motorcycle when he collided with a passenger vehicle as it attempted to turn onto the highway. The Anchorage Police Department responded to the scene, where the Soldier was pronounced dead. Personal protective equipment use, training, and the involvement of alcohol or 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 11th motorcycle fatality of FY26 and below the number of fatalities for this same time last year.

A 34-year-old Sergeant assigned to Fort Hood, Texas, died in an automobile mishap 9 May 2026 in Travis County, Texas, at 0300 local. The Soldier’s vehicle collided with an unknown object. Local police and emergency medical services personnel pronounced him dead at the scene. The Soldier’s passenger was transported to a local hospital and later released. Additional information is currently unavailable.

Since FY21, the Army has lost an average of 36 Soldiers a year to automobile mishaps. This was the 20th off-duty automobile fatality of FY26 and above the number of fatalities for this same time last year.

A 43-year-old Master Sergeant assigned to Fort Carson, Colorado, died in a motorcycle mishap 17 May 2026 in Colorado Springs at 0425 local. The Soldier’s motorcycle collided with a passenger car. The Colorado Springs Police Department and emergency medical services personnel responded to the scene, where the Soldier was pronounced dead. Personal protective equipment use, training, speed and the involvement of alcohol or 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 10th motorcycle fatality of FY26 and below the number of fatalities for this same time last year.

A 22-year-old Sergeant assigned to Fort Riley, Kansas, died in an off-duty Weapons and Explosives mishap 9 May 2026 at 1900 local. The Soldier was handling a privately owned pistol at a co-worker’s residence when it was unintentionally discharged, striking him in the head. Another Soldier called 911, and local police and emergency medical services personnel responded to the scene, where the Soldier was pronounced dead. Alcohol involvement is currently unknown. Additional information is currently unavailable.

Since FY21, the Army has lost an average of two Soldiers a year to off-duty Weapons and Explosives mishaps. This mishap was the first off-duty Weapons and Explosives fatality of FY26 and above the number of fatalities for this same time last year.

Safety Tips

When handling weapons, always THINK weapons safety!

• Treat every weapon as if it is loaded.
• Handle every weapon with care.
• Identify the target before you fire.
• Never point the muzzle at anything you don’t intend to shoot.
• Keep the weapon on safe and your finger off the trigger until you intend to fire.