Tyrice Weaver, 23, killed and 3 soldiers injured in training exercise at Fort Wainwright, Alaska
Modified Date:
Sun, 06/14/2015 - 6:50amAccident Date:
Wednesday, June 10, 2015Soldier killed during Fort Wainwright training exercise
Weaver was a cannon crew member from Fayetteville, North Carolina, who joined the Army in 2013.
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Army Spc. Tyrice Weaver died when his 5-ton tactical vehicle rolled while conducting a platoon convoy at the Yukon Training Area at Fort Wainwright. Two other soldiers who were airlifted to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital and released the following day. A fourth soldier was treated onsite for minor injuries.
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Type: Other Type of Accident
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Military VehiclesPeople Involved:
Tyrice Weaver
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Yukon Training AreaCity:
Fairbanks, AKCounty:
Fairbanks North Star Borough, AKArea:
Fairbanks, AK
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