Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord soldier, 20, killed and two others hurt after crash during training exercise at Yakima Center
A US soldier was killed and two other military members were hurt in an accident during a training exercise on Monday, officials say. It happened at the Yakima Training Center in Washington, according to the US Army. US Army Pfc Joseph A Marquez, 20, died and two other soldiers suffered minor injuries in the “single […]
A US soldier was killed and two other military members were hurt in an accident during a training exercise on Monday, officials say.
It happened at the Yakima Training Center in Washington, according to the US Army.
US Army Pfc Joseph A Marquez, 20, died and two other soldiers suffered minor injuries in the “single vehicle” incident, officials said.
An Army spokesperson declined to provide information about the type of vehicle involved.
The injured soldiers, whose names weren’t disclosed, were treated and released from the hospital.
A photo of Marquez, a native of Dover, Delaware, was shared by the 8th Squadron, 1st US Cavalry on social media.
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“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Pfc Marquez,” Lt Col Michael Filanowski, commander of 8th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, said in a separate news release.
“Blackhawk Squadron sends its deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. Our prayers and thoughts are with them during this difficult time.”
Marquez joined the Army in 2021 and was a member of the 2-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
“PFC Marquez was known for his laughter and the light he spread everywhere he went,” the 8th Squadron, 1st US Cavalry said.
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“We knew him as a loving son and brother to his family, a faithful friend to his comrades, and a loyal soldier to his nation.
“He was and is so loved, and already so missed.”
Memorial details were forthcoming, according to officials.
Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord is located roughly 10 miles south of Tacoma.
Yakima Training Center, where the accident occurred, is located more than 150 miles east of Tacoma.
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When reached by phone on Tuesday, the public affairs department for the infantry division wouldn’t say what kind of training was underway at the time of the accident.
A spokesperson said that no further details would be released as the cause of the crash is under investigation.
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