Soldier killed in Fort Hood rollover accident just a year into Army service

Pfc. Ethan Brewer enlisted as a medic in 2025, according to Fort Hood officials. He died in a training accident that injured one other soldier.

Pfc. Ethan Brewer died in a training accident at Fort Hood that injured one other soldier. Pfc. Ethan Brewer, 20, died Monday in a rollover accident during training at Fort Hood, Texas. (U.S. Army) AUSTIN, Texas — The 20-year-old Fort Hood soldier killed in a rollover accident Monday had arrived at the post earlier this year. Pfc. Ethan Brewer enlisted as a medic in 2025 from his hometown of Apex, N.C., according to Fort Hood officials. His awards include the Army Achievement Medal. Brewer died Monday evening in a training accident that injured one other soldier. “Our team is extremely saddened by the loss of Pfc. Brewer. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones, and fellow troopers,” said Col.

Nathan Adkins, commander of 1st Cavalry Division Artillery Brigade. “We will remember Ethan for the soldier, teammate, and friend that he was. We are forever grateful for his commitment to serve our nation and for the impact he made on those who served alongside him.” The accident occurred in the training area of Fort Hood and involved a Humvee modified to perform medical evacuations. The Army Combat Readiness Center, based at Fort Rucker, Ala., has deployed a team to Fort Hood to investigate the circumstances of the accident. The second soldier involved in the accident was hospitalized and