Sergio Velazquez, said Moore was one of the most responsible and mature soldiers in the company, and will be remembered for being one of the most humble, caring and respectful soldiers in the unit. Meantime, the soldier's car continued traveling several hundred feet after impact before crashing into a ramp and catching fire, a police incident report said. Get the latest in military news, entertainment and gear in your inbox daily. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. Investigators said the crash happened when a car veered and struck a guardrail, splitting it apart; the passenger compartment of that car was then struck by another car carrying the soldiers - which police said was speeding. A third soldier. Kyei-Baffour was a native of Red Oak, Texas, but originally from Ghana. Sgt. The pair who died in the fiery crash were Sgt. Hes also a sign of Mexicos healthcare crisis, Spain approves menstrual leave, teen abortion and trans laws. Malvin. Rambo joined the U.S. Army in2007 in Muskegon, Michigan, according to information from Fort Bliss. On Thursday, a Navy helicopter crashed on a Sierra Nevada ridge in Central California, killing two crew members. "Early on 18 July, three Fort Bliss Soldiers were involved in a fatal multi-vehicle traffic accident. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. A mortar round exploded prematurely during a training exercise Friday at Ft. Irwin, killing three soldiers and wounding a fourth in the latest live-fire accident to hit the U.S. military. There were 28 during the same period last year. Fatal accidents in other branches of the military are also up slightly. Police say the woman injured is an active duty soldier at Fort Bliss. The two deceased soldiers were the driver and front passenger of the car that went up in flames, while the two seriously-injured survivors were the backseat passengers. Kyei-Baffour was originally from Ghana and was from Red Oak, Texas, a Fort Bliss newsrelease stated. Visit the post for more. 0:53. (c)2021 the El Paso Times (El Paso, Texas), Visit the El Paso Times (El Paso, Texas) at www.elpasotimes.com. He was a 91P artillery mechanic assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team. 1st Class Keith Rambo, 32, a Michigan native, and Spc. Details on the vehicle collision were not disclosed. He enlisted in the Army in November 2018. According to the El Paso Times, Moored was looking for a car at Superstar Motors when he was fatally struck by a Jeep Liberty that an employee from a nearby car lot was moving. A 23-year-old Army private was killed on July 1st in an accident at a car dealership, the 1st Armored Division announced on Wednesday. If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here. Daily News Updates Gutierrez and Nuez were arrested on charges of manslaughter and accident involving death. Two people were dead and another was critically injured after a car crash in the Lake Balboa area early Wednesday. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. "The Ready First family mourns the loss of our friend, teammateand fellow soldier, Spc. He had been stationed at Fort Bliss since January 2019. Kyei-Baffour served as an artillery mechanic assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team. The two deceased soldiers were the driver and front-seat passenger in a Dodge Charger that struck the Kia passenger compartment wreckage on the roadway, police said. Daniel Borunda may be reached at 915-546-6102; dborunda@elpasotimes.com; @BorundaDaniel on Twitter. WASHINGTON (CBSDFW.COM/AP) - U.S. Army leaders are expected to fire or suspend a "significant number" of officers and enlisted soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, in a dramatic purge to correct a . This truck will have front-end damage. "There have been 23 deaths this year among the post's 36,500 soldiers, Fort Hood officials told CNN in a statement. Readus Moore, 23, had just enlisted in the Army last November. Around 3:46 a.m., a Chevrolet Corvette was speeding north on Balboa Boulevard and is believed to have failed to stop at a traffic light when it collided with a Honda SUV that was traveling east on Victory Boulevard, the Los Angeles Police Department said. The wounded soldier was not seriously hurt. | The Valley Traffic Division is leading the investigation into the crash. Rambo was assigned to 47th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team as a senior maintenance supervisor, Fort Bliss officials said. At 1:12 a.m., Ortiz was driving a Nissan Rogue, speeding down the left shoulder of the freeway when he crashed into construction barrels and a barrier, police said. Kenmaj D. Graham was walking . Sgt. The driver of the truck did not stop and fled the scene. Alexandra E. Petri covers trends and breaking news for the Los Angeles Times. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Fort Bliss confirmed the motorcyclist was Specialist Samuel D. Birmingham. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) Fort Bliss confirmed on Monday that three soldiers were involved in a multi-vehicle crash in Far East El Paso early Sunday morning. I think the central reality here is pretty clear: War and simulated war are by definition unpredictable activities. said Loren Thompson, a defense analyst at the Lexington Institute. He had been stationed at Fort Bliss since January 2019. The truck was a light-colored possibly white or gray newer model pickup similar to a Chevrolet Silverado or GMC that should have front-end damage, police said. Sergeant 1st Class Keith A. Rambo; age 32 and Specialist. A mortar round exploded prematurely during a training exercise Friday at Ft. Irwin, killing three soldiers and wounding a fourth in the latest live-fire accident to hit the U.S. military. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, A city staffers call to police made Fox News. He was a 91P artillery mechanic assigned to2nd Battalion,3rd Field Artillery Regiment,1st Armored Brigade Combat Team. Two 1st Armored Division soldiers died over the weekend in vehicle-related accidents outside of Fort Bliss, Texas. The names of the soldiers who died have not been disclosed . Malvin Kyei-Baffour, 21, a native of Red Oak, Texas. A Fort Bliss soldier was killed in a military vehicle collision during training Friday evening at the Army post, officials said Wednesday. Roger Matamoroschavarria, 27, was an Army motor transport operator, Fort Bliss said. The case is pending in court. 2020 the El Paso Times (El Paso, Texas). On Feb. 23, a soldier from Ft. Bragg, N.C., was shot and killed and a second was wounded when they tried to disarm a sheriffs deputy they thought was participating in their training exercise. Long-lost ship found at the bottom of Lake Huron, confirming story of tragic collision, TikTok to set default daily time limit of up to 60 minutes for minors, The chance of a lifetime: Five friends ski the tallest mountain in Los Angeles, Shocking, impossible gas bills push restaurants to the brink of closures, Review: A reimagined Secret Garden fails to flower anew at the Ahmanson Theatre, A $150,000 executive protection dog? Sgt. The incident is the 33rd traffic-related death in El Paso this year compared with 30 at the same time last year, according to Police Department statistics. The passenger compartment came to a rest in the roadway and was struck by a 2021 Dodge Charger traveling at a high rate of speed, the statement reads. The passenger remains at the hospital. All Rights Reserved. Fort Bliss was the first duty station forKyei-Baffour, who joined the U.S. Armyin Dallas in 2019. Pvt. He was deployed toIraqthree times and once toKuwaitwith the115th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division. The accident occurred when a 2002 Kia Rio driven by 27-year-old Jhairo Jonathan Ajtun Martinez veered into a guardrail, splitting the car apart, according to a police statement. 1st Class Rambo was a pivotal member of our team and an exemplary noncommissioned officer. Spc. The Charger, which contained the Fort Bliss soldiers, continued traveling several hundred feet before eventually crashing and catching fire. Alyssa Rae Clinger, 20, was struck by a. The Iron Support Battalion is incredibly saddened by the tragic loss of Sgt. UPDATE, July 21: The U.S. Army on Wednesday released the identities of two Fort Bliss soldiers assigned to 1st Armored Division who were killed in a fiery weekend traffic crash along Loop 375 at Spur 601. He served an additional 16 months as a Recruiter in Knoxville, Tennessee before assuming his final assignment at Fort Bliss in July 2020, the release added. By Meghann Myers Fort Bliss officials say Wixom was from Bloomingdale, Michigan, and. Sgt. The two soldiers died trapped in the fiery wreck. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) Fort Bliss confirmed the person killed in a crash on Wednesday in the Lower Valley was a soldier at the Post. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Matamoroschavarria joined the Army in 2012 from Key West, Florida. The deadly crash occurred around 4 a.m. on Loop 375 north at Spur 601, which was shut down as firefighters put out a blaze involving one of the multiple cars involved in it. Malvin Kyei-Baffour," said Lt. Col. Matthew M. Fox, commander of the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team. Alyssa Rae Clinger, 20, was struck by a pickup early Sunday on Lee Trevino Drive in front of the Towne Centre retail strip, police said. UPDATE, July 21: The U.S. Army on Wednesday released the identities of two Fort Bliss soldiers assigned to 1st Armored Division who were killed in a fiery weekend traffic crash along Loop 375 at Spur 601. The crash happened on Gateway East at Giles (McRae) after a speeding car allegedly ran a red light and crashed into a motorcyclist. The leak triggered another exchange between Soto-Martinez, a sharp critic of the LAPD, and the union that represents rank-and-file police officers. Roger Matamoroschavarria, 27, was an. The Corvette driver later died at the hospital, Officer Robert Carter with the LAPDs Valley Traffic Division confirmed. Traffic deaths: Driver of pickup arrested in fatal collision in Central; motorcyclist dies in Northeast crash. By Kenmaj D. Graham was walking in El Paso, Texas, early Sunday morning when an oncoming vehicle struck the 21-year-old cavalry scout, according to a Fort Bliss news release Monday. from around the world. Guillen was a soldier at the fort when she was murdered last year. Rob Ali, a spokesman for the base, set 120 miles east of Los Angeles near Barstow. A Fort Bliss soldier has died from her injuries in a hit-and-run pedestrian collision in the East Side over the weekend, El Paso police said Tuesday. 1st Class Keith A. Rambo, 32, and Spc. Malvin Kyei-Baffour, 21, died when a Dodge Chargercaught fire after hitting the wreckage of another car crashearly Sunday onLoop 375nearIron Medics DriveinEast El Paso. 3:37 A Fort Bliss soldier was killed in a military vehicle collision during training Friday evening at the Army post, officials said Wednesday. Details on the vehicle collision were not disclosed. A third Fort Bliss soldier was also injured in the incident but is stable and recovering at this time, officials said. He also served as a recruiter inFlint, Michigan, andKnoxville, Tennessee, before arriving atFort BlissinJuly 2020. COVID origins? Sgt. A Fort Bliss soldier has died from her injuries in a hit-and-run pedestrian collision in the East Side over the weekend, El Paso police said Tuesday. Anyone with information on the hit-and-run may call El Paso police at 915-832-4400 or may anonymously call Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 915-566-8477 (TIPS). Malvin Kyei-Baffour, 21, died when a Dodge Charger caught fire after hitting the wreckage of another car crash early Sunday on Loop 375 near Iron Medics Drive in East El Paso. Abcarian: Mask mandates? Published Sep 2, 2020 5:55 PM EDT. A U.S. Army photo shows him with the last name Matamoros, but he was identified in a news release as Matamoroschavarria. 2023 www.elpasotimes.com. Why are we still having these debates? A third soldier. Malvin Kyei-Baffour, 21, died when a Dodge Chargercaught fireafter hitting the wreckageof another carcrashearly Sunday on Loop 375 near Iron Medics Drive in East El Paso. The pair who died in the fiery crash were Sgt. Wed, Feb 15, 2023. . KVIA ABC 7 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. The Guillen family unveils a sign at an entrance to Fort Hood renamed in honor of PFC Vanessa Guillen, Monday, April 19, 2021. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. He also served as a recruiter inFlint, Michigan, andKnoxville, Tennessee, before arriving at Fort Bliss in July 2020. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. Fort Bragg paratrooper killed in off-duty accident. Due to his perseverance and resiliency, he was essentially the Platoon Sergeant for the entire battalion, not simply Bravo Company. The Tahoe rammed into the rear of the Pontiac, causing the car to slam into a concrete barrier and catch fire. EL PASO, Texas - One Fort Bliss soldier was killed and another injured Friday in a crash that killed two others passengers and injures one other, police said . 1st Class Rambo was a pivotal member of our team and an exemplary noncommissioned officer, said Rambos battalion commander, Lt. Col. Rian Carter. He also was deployed toKuwaitwith the215th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division. | There have been nine accidental on-duty Air Force fatalities so far this fiscal year, compared with five during the same period last year. According to the El Paso Police Department, Sennessie the man charged in connection with the fiery crash intentionally caused the crash by ramming the Jeep Wrangler he was driving into an. "He always focused on the welfare, training, and quality of life of his soldiers and his charismatic personality will be sorely missed,"Carter said. El Pasopolice said that the fatal traffic collision occurred about3:45 a.m. Sundaywhen a Kia Rio driven by Jhairo Jonathan Ajtun Martinez, 27, veered and crashed into a guardrail. The truck is described as a light-colored, possibly white or gray newer model pickup similar to a Chevrolet Silverado or GMC. Authorities have indicated both soldiers were killed when their car went up in flames upon impact from the crash that involved multiple vehicles. UPDATE, July 20: Authorities said Tuesday that a pair of Fort Bliss soldiers who died in a fiery weekend traffic crash along Loop 375 were killed when their vehicle went up in flames upon impact. The twodeceased soldiers were the driver and front-seat passenger in aDodge Charger that struckthe Kia passenger compartment wreckage on the roadway, police said. 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