SD soldier dies in bridge materials accident in Afghanistan
The South Dakota governor's office says 21-year-old Specialist Dennis G. Jensen of Sioux Falls died Tuesday from injuries suffered while working with bridge materials near Camp Leatherneck in the Helmand province of southern Afghanistan.
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PIERRE (AP) — A South Dakota National Guard soldier serving in Afghanistan has died in a non-combat related accident.
The South Dakota governor's office says 21-year-old Specialist Dennis G. Jensen of Sioux Falls died Tuesday from injuries suffered while working with bridge materials near Camp Leatherneck in the Helmand province of southern Afghanistan.
The former Vermillion resident was struck by two steel bridge decking panels that fell from a forklift when a securing strap broke.
He was taken to Bastion Airfield Hospital but died. Officials say Jensen was wearing all appropriate safety gear at the time.
The accident remains under investigation.
Jensen is survived by his mother, Christine Bestgen of Lead, father Glenn Jensen of Yankton, and sister Melissa Jensen of Minneapolis, Minn.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
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