One Mississippi National guardsman has been killed and three more have been hurt following an accident during a training exercise at Fort Irwin, California.
Sgt. Kyle Clayton Thomas, 24, of Amory, died when his vehicle was involved in a rollover accident.
The 155th Armored Brigade Combat team out of Tupelo was undergoing a large exercise happened. All four victims were part of that brigade.
Governor Phil Bryant released a statement on the incident.
“We lost a Mississippi National Guardsman last night during training in California. Three others were injured. Let us come together in prayer for the loved and lost in this tragedy,” said the Governor.
News Mississippi will update this story as details become available.