Entrance sign for the Vanessa Guillen gate at Fort Hood, Texas.

The entrance to Fort Hood is shown May 5, 2021. (Evan Ruchotzke/U.S. Army)

By ROSE L. THAYER 
STARS AND STRIPES

Published September 15, 2026

AUSTIN, Texas — A Fort Hood soldier died and another was injured Monday evening in a rollover accident during training, base officials said.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of our First Team soldier,” said Brig. Gen. Ethan Diven, acting commander of the 1st Cavalry Division. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the trooper’s family, loved ones, and teammates. The 1st Cavalry Division is steadfast in supporting them through this difficult time.”

The injured soldier is receiving medical care, according to Fort Hood. The name of the deceased soldier was not released, pending notification of his family.

The Army Combat Readiness Center is leading the investigation into the accident, which involved a Humvee modified to perform medical evacuations.

Fort Hood officials did not provide the exact time or location of the accident but noted it occurred in the training area during daylight hours.

Fort Hood, in central Texas, is home to nearly 40,000 soldiers, and the 1st Cavalry Division is its largest unit.

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Rose L. Thayer is based in Austin, Texas, and she has been covering the western region of the continental U.S. for Stars and Stripes since 2018. Her awards include a 2021 Society of Professional Journalists Washington Dateline Award and an Honorable Mention from the Military Reporters and Editors Association for her coverage of crime at Fort Hood.

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