A Fort Lewis soldier injured early Friday in an accident at the Yakima Training Center has been upgraded from critical to serious condition at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, a hospital supervisor said Saturday night.
The soldier, whom the Army had not yet identified, was reportedly trapped between two Stryker vehicles during night training exercises.
The soldier is a member of the 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division. He is assigned to the 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment.
The soldier was hurt about 3 a.m. Friday on the north side of the 300,000-acre post.
John Gillie, The News Tribune
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