U.S. Army Soldier Dies After Bradley Vehicle Runs Over Him During Mojave Desert Training

Adrian Bonsey, a 29-year-old U.S. Army combat engineer, died after an M2 Bradley fighting vehicle ran him over during a training exercise at the National Training Center in California's Mojave Desert on June 10. The incident took place in the early morning hours.

The vehicle had limited visibility during the exercise. Bonsey, a New York native who joined the military in 2023, was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division and stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia. Units typically spend one month at the training center conducting large-scale exercises before deployment overseas.

Maj. Gen. John Lubas, the 3rd Infantry Division commander, said in a statement: “This is a devastating loss for our entire division. Adrian was an exceptional soldier who was committed to our mission and proudly serving our nation.

The 3rd Infantry Division wrote on Facebook that Bonsey had answered the call to serve in 2023 and dedicated himself to supporting fellow soldiers and the mission. “Though he had only recently arrived at Fort Stewart, he had already made an impact on those around him,” the post stated. ” The incident remains under investigation.

The Army lost 31 soldiers in training accidents in 2025, with most ground-incident fatalities involving military vehicles, usually in rollover incidents.