Soldiers Keep Dying in Vehicle Accidents. The Army Blames Not Wearing Seat Belts and Complacency.
May 17, 2022
As the post-9/11 years wind down with combat fatalities dipping to levels not previously seen this millennium, a top killer of American soldiers on duty is now vehicle accidents. The Army says all fatalities in recent years have occurred when soldiers weren’t wearing seat belts or other restraints. Last year, nine soldiers died in ground vehicle mishaps, according to a