An Athens man died in a crash involving a dump truck and motorcycle on I-22 in Marion County early Monday.
MARION COUNTY, Ala. — Authorities confirmed that a two-vehicle collision occurred on Interstate 22 at approximately 5 a.m. on March 9, near the 30-mile marker and about 1.5 miles north of Winfield.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, a 2001 Yamaha Road Star motorcycle operated by 41-year-old Joshua L. Colvett was struck by a dump truck. Witnesses reported that Colvett was ejected from the motorcycle during the impact.
Authorities stated Colvett was pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency response teams arrived quickly to assess the situation.
ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division is conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident. No lane closures were reported, but traffic may have been affected during the response.