NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND 7115 South Boundary Boulevard MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101 Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 |
July 18, 2003
Release Number: 03-07-57
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOLDIER KILLED IN EXPLOSION
FALLUJAH, Iraq - A 3rd Infantry Division soldier was killed today as his vehicle passed an Improvised Explosive Device west of Fallujah.
The vehicle was traveling east near a traffic circle when a command-detonated IED exploded, causing a one-and-a-half foot crater in the road. The vehicle took the brunt of the impact. The vehicle crossed two lanes and went off the edge of the road.
No other soldiers were wounded in the attack.
The name of the soldier is being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin.
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