Austin soldier dies in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO (KXAN) - A Fort Hood soldier from Austin died Sunday, March 14, in San Antonio.

30-year-old Specialist Erik Georgevega, from Austin, joined the military in 2004.

Georgevega's death is under investigation. Fort Hood officials offered no other details surrounding the incident.

Georgevega's decorations and awards include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon.

Georgevega was assigned to Alpha Battery, 5th Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, since December 2007.