Update, 7:15 p.m.: The 101st Airborne Division has released the name of a soldier who was killed when he and another soldier were hit by a military vehicle during a training exercise on post early this morning.
Spc. James T. Roberts, assigned to 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry Regiment, died Thursday morning. The second soldier was treated for injuries and has been released.
The accident occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. in a training area, according to a news release.
Roberts was born Oct. 27, 1995, in Nashville. He joined the Army as a military intelligence analyst in September 2018. After graduating from Army basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., he attended Advanced Individual Training at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. After completing training in May 2019, he was assigned to 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division.
In 2020, Roberts deployed for seven months in support of a joint Department of Homeland Security Border Patrol mission along the southwest U.S border.
His awards and decorations include the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon.
“Our prayers, thoughts, and abiding support are with the Roberts family. Spc. Roberts was a beloved member of our intelligence section, and a friend to many in the squadron. His loss leaves a scar on our hearts,” said Lt. Col. Jason T. Shuff, Roberts’ squadron commander.
Roberts is survived by his wife, his son and his mother.
The U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center is conducting an investigation into the cause of this accident.
Previously:
FORT CAMPBELL, KY (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – One soldier died and another was seriously injured in a vehicle crash on post early this morning.
At about 2:30 a.m., there was a vehicle crash in the Fort Campbell training area, according to a news release. The injured soldier is in stable condition.
The 101st Airborne Division is investigating.
The names of the soldiers have not been released.