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1 KATUSA killed, 3 USFK soldiers injured in rollover crash in Daegu

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One South Korean KATUSA soldier died and three others, including two U.S. servicemembers, were injured when their military SUV crashed into a median and flipped on a highway in Daegu on Monday morning, according to local police.

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KATUSA refers to Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army, a program where South Korean soldiers serve alongside U.S. Forces Korea. The accident occurred during a routine return to base after a shift in Chilgok County, Daegu.

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DAEGU, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- One South Korean soldier attached to the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) was killed and three others, including two U.S. servicemembers, were injured Monday after their vehicle crashed in the southeastern city of Daegu, local police said.

Their military sport utility vehicle (SUV) crashed into a median strip and flipped onto its right side on a highway in the city about 240 kilometers southeast of Seoul, at 5:07 a.m., the police said.

One South Korean soldier in his 20s, who was serving as a Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army (KATUSA), died in the crash, while another KATUSA soldier, also in his 20s, sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries, according to the police. Two USFK servicemembers suffered minor injuries.

The four soldiers were returning to their base after completing their shift in Daegu's Chilgok County.

The police said they notified the USFK of the accident and are investigating the details.

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USFK and South Korean authorities will release a detailed accident report following the investigation.
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Open Questions

What caused the vehicle to crash into the median?
Were there any traffic violations or mechanical failures involved?
Will there be any disciplinary or procedural changes following the investigation?