Man Dies in Motorcycle-Dump Truck Collision on U.S. Highway 431
Matt Kimbrel, the brother of former Braves pitcher Craig Kimbrel, died Saturday morning in Huntsville, Alabama, after his motorcycle crashed with a dump truck on U.S. Highway 431.
Nashville, TN, September 19, 2026 — A fatal collision involving a motorcycle and a dump truck occurred Saturday morning on U.S. Highway 431 in Huntsville, Alabama. The individual identified in the incident was Matt Kimbrel. According to preliminary reports, Kimbrel was the brother of former Braves pitcher Craig Kimbrel.
The crash took place on U.S. Highway 431. Authorities reported that Matt Kimbrel was operating a motorcycle when it collided with a dump truck. The incident resulted in Kimbrel’s death, which was confirmed Saturday morning.
Details regarding the specific circumstances leading up to the collision, including the exact time and location on U.S. Highway 431, were not immediately available. Information concerning the driver of the dump truck or any potential contributing factors to the accident has not been provided.
The names of the investigating agencies or any information regarding ongoing investigations into the crash were not disclosed. Further details about the timeline of events following the collision, such as the notification of next of kin or any preliminary findings by authorities, are also pending.
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