Posted on 09/18/2015 4:26:38 PM PDT by nickcarraway
One died and 18 others were injured when a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) rolled during routine training on Sept. 10.
Of the seven still hospitalized, four are in critical condition, and three are in stable condition, according to 1st Lt. Colleen McFadden. All others have been sent home to recover.
On Sept. 10, Corporal Bryan Michael Lauw, 21, died and 18 others were hurt when a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) rolled during routine training Thursday.
Lauw, a resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana, was assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division. During his career, Lauw was awarded multiple prestigious medals and four letters of appreciation, according to Marine authorities. Read more about his achievements by clicking here.
Marine officials have not detailed how the MTVR — also known as a 7-ton truck — toppled over at the base, north of San Diego. MTVRs are primarily used to transport people, fuel, food and supplies.
Retired Navy veteran Mitch Finley, who said he trained to drive MTVRs, told NBC 7 the vehicle is a very automated, solid vehicle that is not top heavy.
Finley works on base and said the accident happened on a corner of a main road where there have been other problems, though he is not sure why.
An investigation into the incident is underway.
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the accident happened on a corner of a main road where there have been other problems, though he is not sure why.
More speed than traction. Real simple but it takes finesse to learn and adapt to it.
Active Duty ping.
Thanks Nick.
Prayers up for these men and for those who love them.
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