Yokota Airman Dies in Motorcycle Accident Published Jan. 13, 2014 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- An Airman stationed here was killed in a motorcycle accident at approximately 4:30 p.m. Jan. 13, 2014, in front of the Yokota Community Center. Yokota first responders provided immediate medical attention and transported the Airman to a local emergency medical center where he was pronounced dead. "This is a tremendous shock for all of us here at Yokota," said Col Clarence Lukes, 374th Airlift Wing vice commander. "Our thoughts and prayers are with this Airman's family and his teammates as they cope with this tragic loss." The Airman's name is being withheld pending next of kin notification. An investigation is under way at this time, and more information will be released as it becomes available.