Marine dies in vehicle accident, 14 others hurt
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
3:52 PM – Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) announced on Wednesday that a tragic collision involving an amphibious combat vehicle (ACV) occurred at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton on Tuesday night, resulting in the loss of a brave U.S. Marine.
According to the USMC, during a ground movement training exercise at around 6 p.m., a tactical vehicle carrying 15 service personnel overturned, resulting in this tragic incident.
The USMC also reported that the remaining 14 individuals sustained various injuries and were transported to different medical facilities, including the Naval Hospital at Camp Pendleton.
In respect for the fallen Marine’s family, the identity of the deceased has not been disclosed to the press.
However, it has been revealed that the Marine was a member of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The identities of the other injured Marines are also being kept confidential, following Department of Defense (DOD) policy.
Since the introduction of the ACVs in 2020, there have been several training mishaps and concerns.
In 2021, amphibious operations were temporarily suspended due to issues with the vehicle’s towing system. Subsequently, in July 2022, two vehicle accidents led to a halt in all “waterborne ACV operations” while an investigation took place. After a subsequent incident, the halt was reinstated for a total of 22 days.
This decision allowed ACVs to continue their land-based training.
The ACVs replaced the long-serving Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) after a training accident claimed the lives of 9 military personnel months prior.
The USMC stated that the incident is currently under investigation, but no further details have been provided.
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The Tragic Collision at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton: A Devastating Loss for the U.S. Marine Corps
On Tuesday night, a tragic incident occurred at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, resulting in the loss of a brave U.S. Marine. The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) announced the heartbreaking news on Wednesday, revealing that the incident involved a collision with an amphibious combat vehicle (ACV).
According to the USMC, the incident took place during a ground movement training exercise at approximately 6 p.m. A tactical vehicle carrying 15 service personnel overturned, leading to this devastating outcome. Alongside the loss of the Marine, the remaining 14 individuals sustained various injuries and were transported to different medical facilities, including the Naval Hospital at Camp Pendleton.
Out of respect for the fallen Marine’s family, the identity of the deceased has not been disclosed to the press. However, it has been disclosed that the Marine was a member of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Following Department of Defense (DOD) policy, the identities of the other injured Marines are also being kept confidential.
This incident sheds light on the concerns and mishaps surrounding the ACVs since their introduction in 2020. In 2021, amphibious operations were temporarily suspended due to issues with the vehicle’s towing system. Furthermore, two vehicle accidents in July 2022 led to a halt in all “waterborne ACV operations” while an investigation took place. After another incident, the halt was reinstated for a total of 22 days.
As a result of these incidents, ACVs were allowed to continue their land-based training while waterborne operations were suspended. The ACVs were introduced to replace the long-serving Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV), after a training accident claimed the lives of 9 military personnel a few months prior.
The USMC has stated that an investigation into the recent tragic collision is currently underway, but no further details have been provided at this time. This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers and risks that come with military training exercises, as well as the ongoing need for thorough safety measures and protocols.
As this is an ongoing story, it is crucial to stay tuned for updates on the investigation and any further developments. Our thoughts and prayers are with the fallen Marine’s family, as well as all those affected by this tragic incident.
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