Private First Class Edward Donald Molina

Edward Donald Molina

PFC Edward Molina was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic on U.S. Highway 171 approximately 2-1/2 miles south of DeRidder, Louisiana.

He and other MPs were supporting Exercise Sage Brush, a largescale exercise at Fort Polk to train military units in atomic attacks. PFC Molina and a second MP were directing military traffic back onto the main highway from side roads. They were both struck by a civilian vehicle that was driving on the highway.

PFC Molina succumbed to his injuries. The other MP suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

PFC Molina was assigned to the 504th Airborne Infantry Regiment.