Fort Hood officials have released the name of a soldier after next-of-kin had been notified, who died Monday, November 10, in Temple from injuries received in a motorcycle accident in Florence. 

Sgt. Kevin Wayne Thomas, 24, of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, an Ammunition Specialist, entered the military in May 2003. He was assigned to the 664th Ordnance Company, 180th Transportation Battalion, 15th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) since February 2006.

Thomas, during the time of the incident, was the driver of a privately owned motorcycle.  He was killed as a result of injuries sustained during the accident.

Thomas’ decorations and awards include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Valorous Unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and NATO Medal. 

The accident is under investigation.