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One U.S. soldier died in a non-combat related vehicle accident in Kuwait on Monday, the Army announced.

According to a release from U.S. Army Central Command, two other soldiers were also injured in the accident.

Military.com reported that their injuries “did not appear life-threatening.”

The name of the soldier who was killed is being withheld until next-of-kin notification.

The accident, which occurred in a “non-tactical vehicle,” is currently under investigation.

A 2018 study found that one-third of U.S. service member injuries in Iraq and Afghanistan resulted from non-combat related incidents.

Haley Britzky
Haley Britzky

Haley Britzky was the Task & Purpose Army reporter from 2019 to 2022. She previously worked at Axios covering breaking news. She reports on important developments within the service, from new uniforms to new policies; the realities of military life facing soldiers and their families; and broader cultural issues that expand outside of the Army, touching each of the military services.  Contact the author here.

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