A U.S. soldier has died after being crushed by a 27-ton armored vehicle during a training exercise in California, the Army announced. Combat Engineer Adrian Bonsey, 29, was fatally injured when an M2 Bradley fighting vehicle ran him over in the early morning hours of June 10.
The incident occurred at the National Training Center in the Mojave Desert. Bonsey was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division and stationed at Fort Stewart in Georgia.
"This is a devastating loss for our entire division," Maj. Gen. John Lubas, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division, said in a statement. "Adrian was an exceptional soldier who was committed to our mission and proudly serving our nation. We are heartbroken and will wrap our arms around his family, loved ones and fellow Soldiers during this difficult time."
Limited visibility contributed to the accident during the training exercise. The Army has stated that the incident is currently under investigation.