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| December 28, 2005 Release Number: 05-12-35C FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. SERVICE MEMBER DIES IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - One U.S. service member was killed and another four injured in a vehicle roll-over accident near Kandahar today. Enemy activity was not a factor in the accident. Their patrol was traveling in an up-armored, high-mobility, multi-purpose, wheeled vehicle when the accident occurred. All five service members were evacuated from the scene to Kandahar for treatment. At the Kandahar Airfield Hospital the one service member was pronounced dead, one is being further evacuated for continued treatment and the remaining three were treated and released. The patrol was conducting combat operations when the accident occurred. "Our hearts and prayers go out to the friends and family of the service member who died in this tragic accident," said Brig. Gen. James Champion, Combined Joint Task Force 76 deputy commanding general (operations). "This is a sad moment for us all. I would like the families of our injured comrades to know they are receiving the very best medical care and that we are all praying for their quick recovery." The cause of the accident is under investigation. The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. -30- |
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