The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Pfc. James E. Prevete, 22, of Whitestone, N.Y., died October 10 in Habbaniya, Iraq, when his military vehicle encountered whiteout conditions and the driver apparently lost control of the vehicle. Prevete was assigned to the Army's 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, Camp Greaves, Korea.

The incident is under investigation.

For further information on this soldier, contact Army Public Affairs at (703) 692-2000.