Army ranger dies in vehicle accident during training at Fort Benning

VIDEO: Army ranger dies in vehicle accident during training at Fort Benning
Updated: Sep. 13, 2018 at 12:30 AM EDT
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FORT BENNING, GA (WTVM) - An Army Ranger died Friday during training at Fort Benning.

According to the Army Times, 1st Lt. Connor Bednarzyk died in a tactical vehicle accident. The 25-year-old was an infantry officer with E-Company, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.

According to the report, he was a platoon leader and his commander says he was known throughout his battalion for his caring and positive attitude.

No other vehicles were involved in the accident which is under investigation.

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