NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894
February 17, 2004
Release Number: 04-02-09C
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOLDIER DIES OF INJURIES SUSTAINED IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT
BAGHDAD, Iraq - An 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper died after succumbing to injuries sustained in a military-vehicle rollover accident near Baghdad Friday evening.
The paratrooper was medically evacuated to the 31st Combat Support Hospital and received treatment until the time of death at approximately 9:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14.
The paratrooper's name is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
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