Matt Kimbrel, brother of MLB pitcher Craig Kimbrel, dies at 36

Matt Kimbrel, the younger brother of Major League Baseball reliever Craig Kimbrel, died Saturday after his motorcycle collided with a dump truck in Huntsville, Alabama. He was 36. The crash occurred at about 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Police said a dump truck ahead of Kimbrel slowed to turn, and he was unable to stop his motorcycle in time before sliding into the truck. He was transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries, according to the Madison County coroner. Accounts differ on the exact location. Huntsville police said the crash occurred near Highway 431 and Cove Commons Drive, with Kimbrel traveling north on Highway 431 when the truck turned onto Cove Commons Drive. Other reports placed the dump truck as it was exiting Highway 432 near Huntsville. Huntsville police said they do not anticipate filing criminal charges in the case, though the investigation remains ongoing. One recap reported that police said Kimbrel was speeding, a detail not independently confirmed elsewhere. Matt Kimbrel had his own baseball background.