Alabama Crash Report: Cyclist fatally struck by garbage truck in Gulf Shores  

LNR - Bicycle Accident 2

Crash Report – 200 block of Gulf Shores Parkway

Gulf Shores, AL 

Report ID: 2023 May 24

NCIC#: Unknown

OFFICER ID#: Unknown

Traffic Unit 1: Garbage Truck

Traffic Unit 2: Bicycle 

Occupants: 2

Injuries/Fatalities: Yes

Vehicle Damage (If Any): Yes

Property Damage (other than vehicles): N/A

Road Surface Condition: Dry

Manner of Crash Impact (Single Vehicle, Angle, Left Turn, Rear-End, Head-On, Sideswipe, U-Turn, Other, Unknown): Other

Location of Pedestrian/Cyclist (If Any): 200 block of Gulf Shores Parkway 

Narrative

GULF SHORES, AL – A bicyclist’s life was claimed after getting hit by a garbage truck on the 200 block of Gulf Shores Parkway after 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday. At the time of the reporting, delays were lingering, and drivers were redirected. The bicyclist’s name, gender, and identity will not be released pending notification of the next of kin. No other details are available. 

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