Sgt. Roger Matamoros Chavarria (Provided by 1st Armored Division Public Affairs)

AUSTIN, Texas –– A 27-year-old Army sergeant died in a military vehicle collision during training at Fort Bliss, post officials said Wednesday.

Sgt. Roger Matamoros Chavarria, a motor transport operator, was assigned to 123rd Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, according to a news release. The accident occurred “late Friday evening,” but no further details were provided.

The incident is under investigation by the Army Combat Readiness Center.

“The [123rd Brigade Support Battalion] is incredibly saddened by the tragic loss of Sgt. Matamoros Chavarria and we grieve with his family and friends during this incredibly difficult time,” said Lt. Col. Gilberto Escobedo, battalion commander.

Matamoros Chavarria enlisted in the Army from Key West, Fla., in November 2012, according to the news release. He has been stationed at Fort Bliss in western Texas since January 2019.

His awards include an Army Commendation Medal, three Army Achievement Medals, two Army Good Conduct Medals, a National Defense Service Medal, a Afghanistan Campaign Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, a Korea Defense Service Medal, a Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, an Army Service Ribbon, an Overseas Service Ribbon, four Certificates of Achievement, a Combat Action Badge and an Air Assault Badge.

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