A service member assigned to Fort Sill in Oklahoma was struck and killed early Friday morning while traveling on the interstate outside of the base, the installation’s public affairs office said in a news release. (Fort Sill)
A service member assigned to Fort Sill in Oklahoma was struck and killed early Friday morning while traveling on the interstate outside of the base, the installation’s public affairs office said in a news release.
Fort Sill is withholding the service member’s identity until his or her next-of-kin is notified.
The accident occurred around 5:30 a.m. near exit 41 of Interstate 44, according to local news station KSWO-TV 7News. Northbound lanes reopened just after 7:30 a.m.
The incident is under investigation.
Fort Sill is a basic combat training facility and home to the U.S. Army Fires Center of Excellence, where soldiers train in artillery.
This report will be updated.
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