Army investigates Fort Bragg soldier's death

A Special Forces parachute rigger died Oct. 24 when she was hit by a car on post, according to officials.

Sgt. Jalisha Tucker, 24, was assigned to Group Support Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, according to an Army release.

Army Criminal Investigation Command is looking into the circumstances of her death, 3rd Special Forces Group spokesman Maj. Christopher Foreman told Army Times on Tuesday.

It's unclear what uniform she was wearing or what she was doing other than crossing the road, he added. The Fayetteville Observer reported she was in the middle of physical training at approximately 6:45 that morning.

Tucker was described as a "balanced professional" working toward her jumpmaster and free fall qualifications in a statement from her battalion commander.

"She inspired others to perform to their very best, most recently as she mentored a young and up-and-coming soldier to compete for the Soldier of the Month board and another to be promoted in the [noncommissioned officer] ranks," Lt. Col. Chris Paone said.

Tucker enlisted in 2011 and earned four Army Achievement Medals and two Army Commendation Medals, according to her service record.

"Tucker was previously selected as her battalion’s NCO of the Month, and was known for her leadership and mentoring abilities, which led to several of her soldiers earning promotions to the NCO ranks," the release said.

She was also studying for an associate's degree in hopes of earning a bachelor's in nursing.

Investigators are determining fault in the accident but no charges have been filed, Foreman said.