Airmen involved in fatal vehicle incident

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  • By 86th Airlift Wing
  • Public Affairs
A two-vehicle, major traffic incident was reported around 6 a.m. today near Reichenbach-Steegen.

Both of the two drivers involved were Airmen assigned to Ramstein Air Base. One of the Airmen died in the mishap. The other Airman was treated at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and released this morning.

The identity of the deceased will not be released until 24 hours after the next of kin have been notified.

The incident is under investigation by German and U.S. forces officials. The 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs office will release more information as it becomes available.