Afghan civilian killed in accident
Kabul, Afghanistan - An Afghan civilian was killed in a traffic accident
in Herat Province today when his vehicle collided, with a
mine-resistant, ambushed-protected vehicle or MRAP carrying coalition
forces.
The incident is under investigation; however, initial reports indicate
that the civilian vehicle was
travelling at a high rate of speed when it
collided with the MRAP after cresting a hill, slamming on its breaks,
and stopping sideways across both lanes traffic. The MRAP was reported
to have swerved left to avoid a cliff on the right side of the road only
to collide with the van.
"We take it very seriously any time an Afghan civilian is
injured or killed and coalition forces are involved," said Brig. Gen.
Steven P. Huber, Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix Commander. "We will
work with local law enforcement officials to determine the facts
regarding this accident and take action as appropriate once the accident
investigation is completed."
collided with the MRAP after cresting a hill, slamming on its breaks,
and stopping sideways across both lanes traffic. The MRAP was reported
to have swerved left to avoid a cliff on the right side of the road only
to collide with the van.
"We take it very seriously any time an Afghan civilian is
injured or killed and coalition forces are involved," said Brig. Gen.
Steven P. Huber, Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix Commander. "We will
work with local law enforcement officials to determine the facts
regarding this accident and take action as appropriate once the accident
investigation is completed."
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