Posted on Sep 13, 2016
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Fort Hood officials have confirmed the identity of a 20-year-old soldier who died Saturday from injuries suffered after wrecking his motorcycle at the conclusion of a police pursuit.
Pfc. Stacy Jordan Hardy sped away from officers Friday night near an intersection not far from the Texas installation, according to a local police report. His Suzuki bike topped 100 mph during the chase as he drove between lanes of stopped cars, the report states. After a 10-minute chase, he hit a minivan at an intersection and was thrown about 100 feet.
Hardy, of Beaverton, Oregon, was airlifted to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood, then transported to Scott & White Hospital in nearby Temple, where he was pronounced dead Saturday morning, KWTX-TV reported.
Hardy, an infantryman, had served with 3rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, since June. He entered service in January 2015 and earned the National Defense Service Medal and Global War on Terrorism Medal, among other decorations.
None of the three individuals in the minivan suffered serious injuries.
The Killeen, Texas, police department is investigating the incident, Fort Hood officials said in a news release.
Fort Hood officials have confirmed the identity of a 20-year-old soldier who died Saturday from injuries suffered after wrecking his motorcycle at the conclusion of a police pursuit.
Pfc. Stacy Jordan Hardy sped away from officers Friday night near an intersection not far from the Texas installation, according to a local police report. His Suzuki bike topped 100 mph during the chase as he drove between lanes of stopped cars, the report states. After a 10-minute chase, he hit a minivan at an intersection and was thrown about 100 feet.
Hardy, of Beaverton, Oregon, was airlifted to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood, then transported to Scott & White Hospital in nearby Temple, where he was pronounced dead Saturday morning, KWTX-TV reported.
Hardy, an infantryman, had served with 3rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, since June. He entered service in January 2015 and earned the National Defense Service Medal and Global War on Terrorism Medal, among other decorations.
None of the three individuals in the minivan suffered serious injuries.
The Killeen, Texas, police department is investigating the incident, Fort Hood officials said in a news release.
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All it takes is a second to panic. Then you've lost everything. I mean he would have ended up with a ticket.. Maybe gotten a slap on the hand by the command. Not really that big a deal. Not enough for his life anyway.
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SGM Erik Marquez
Capt Tom Brown - Sir, I'd love the opportunity to change your mind..I may not, but perhaps I will........I have a perspective and depth of experience as well as the training to show you why your perception may not be reality.
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Capt Tom Brown
SGM Erik Marquez - I was thinking of you when I mentioned 'trained and experienced' rider. Trained by someone like yrself up front.
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Capt Seid Waddell
Capt Tom Brown, I had to park my bike because I couldn't control the speed; I was hooked on the adrenaline rush I got from the bike.
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I am thankful that none of the three individuals in the minivan suffered serious injuries after Pfc. Stacy Jordan Hardy hit them at speeds up to 100 MPH SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL.
I am also glad no policemen were injured or innocent bystanders by this foolish soldier.
It may sound callous; but, I feel no sympathy for Stacy Jordan Hardy
This incident reminds me of decades ago when a German motorcycle gang member smashed into the back of what was once the M-113 I used as a platoon leader. He was playing chicken with M-113 APCs, M-60 tanks, and M-88s on the autobahn and he died instantly as he hit the ramp of the M-113. He hit so hard it dented the ramp of the M-113 with his helmet which contained the mush of his head.
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I am also glad no policemen were injured or innocent bystanders by this foolish soldier.
It may sound callous; but, I feel no sympathy for Stacy Jordan Hardy
This incident reminds me of decades ago when a German motorcycle gang member smashed into the back of what was once the M-113 I used as a platoon leader. He was playing chicken with M-113 APCs, M-60 tanks, and M-88s on the autobahn and he died instantly as he hit the ramp of the M-113. He hit so hard it dented the ramp of the M-113 with his helmet which contained the mush of his head.
COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. Maj William W. "Bill" Price Capt Christopher Mueller Capt Seid Waddell CW5 (Join to see) SMSgt Minister Gerald A. Thomas SGM David W. Carr LOM, DMSM MP SGT SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" SSgt (Join to see) SGT (Join to see) SP5 Mark Kuzinski SGT Forrest Stewart SGT John " Mac " McConnell SGT Robert Hawks SGT Robert George SPC (Join to see) SrA Christopher Wright Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM
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The only thing I'm saddened for as hardhearted as it may sound is the three individuals in the minivan
That young privet made a decision and he endangered other people's lives from the police to the local populace, he was a criminal. Only he knows why he chose to act criminally and endanger others lives needlessly for what would've amounted to a slap on the wrist in the scheme of life.
While it need not be have a death sentence imposed, he has nobody to blame but himself.
I'm sad for those left in his wake, but I find it difficult to find sadness for him personally
That young privet made a decision and he endangered other people's lives from the police to the local populace, he was a criminal. Only he knows why he chose to act criminally and endanger others lives needlessly for what would've amounted to a slap on the wrist in the scheme of life.
While it need not be have a death sentence imposed, he has nobody to blame but himself.
I'm sad for those left in his wake, but I find it difficult to find sadness for him personally
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