Matt Kimbrel Dies in Motorcycle Crash in Huntsville
Matt Kimbrel, brother of former Atlanta Braves pitcher Craig Kimbrel, died Saturday morning in a motorcycle crash involving a dump truck on Old Big Cove Road in Huntsville, Alabama.
Huntsville Decatur, AL, September 19, 2026 —
Matt Kimbrel, the brother of former Major League Baseball pitcher Craig Kimbrel, died Saturday morning following a motorcycle accident in Huntsville, Alabama.
The incident occurred on Old Big Cove Road. Authorities have stated that the crash involved a dump truck.
Further details regarding the specific time of the accident on Saturday morning, the sequence of events leading to the crash, or the condition of the dump truck driver were not immediately available.
The contractor’s name or the company operating the dump truck was not provided.
The exact cause of the collision remains under investigation by local authorities.
The family has not released additional information at this time.
Matt Kimbrel is the sibling of Craig Kimbrel, a relief pitcher known for his time with the Atlanta Braves, among other teams.
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