FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. –
The Pennsylvania National Guard today announced the soldier who died in a training accident here Oct. 22.
Spc. Mackenzie L. Shay, 20 of New Castle, was killed in an accident involving two military vehicles. Shay was a 92F, Army Petroleum Supply Specialist, assigned to the 28th Infantry Division’s Company G, 128th Brigade Support Battalion.
Three other service members were treated and released from Hershey Medical Center.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Specialist Mackenzie Shay’s family, friends and colleagues after this tragic accident,” said Army Maj. Gen. Mark J. Schindler, The Adjutant General of the Pennsylvania National Guard. “Our priority right now is taking care of the family and soldiers, ensuring they have all the resources they need during this critical time.”
The accident remains under investigation.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Wayne V. Hall at 717-639-6354, wayne.v.hall.civ@army.mil or Capt. Travis Mueller at 717-639-5990, travis.k.mueller.mil@army.mil.