FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (WSMV) – Fort Campbell is working to respond to the rise in motorcycle-related crashes and deaths in Tennessee and Kentucky.
Ft. Campbell leadership joined local officials, law enforcement, and safety advocates to address the issue. On Thursday, the group convened for a Motorcycle Risk Reduction Workshop, to address the concerns of motorcycle safety to strengthen partnerships, understand the risks and develop solutions.
“This isn’t just another safety briefing. This is a working session,” said Col. Travis McIntosh, deputy commanding officer-support, 101st Airborne Division. “Our goal isn’t just to talk about the problem – it is to walk out of here with strategies that will save lives.”
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During the workshop, groups focused on three areas of discussion, according to Ft. Campbell:
- • Collectively Understand the Risk: By analyzing data, hearing firsthand accounts, and discussing real-world scenarios, leaders seek to fully grasp the factors contributing to motorcycle accidents.
- • Strengthen Partnerships: Collaboration between military officials, local governments, law enforcement agencies, and safety organizations is essential to creating a region-wide strategy for accident prevention.
- • Develop Solutions: The workshop will serve as a platform for generating actionable solutions, sharing best practices, and implementing proactive measures to reduce motorcycle-related injuries and fatalities.
“The reality is that motorcycle fatalities have been increasing, both in our military community and beyond,” McIntosh asserted. “Our unification and presence send a clear message: the rising number of motorcycle-related deaths is unacceptable, and we are committed to doing something about it.”
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