Matt Kimbrel, Brother of Former Braves Pitcher, Dies in Motorcycle Crash
Matt Kimbrel, the brother of former Atlanta Braves pitcher Craig Kimbrel and a former minor league player himself, died in a motorcycle crash in Huntsville, Alabama.
Montgomery Selma, AL, September 20, 2026 —
Matt Kimbrel, identified as the brother of former Atlanta Braves pitcher Craig Kimbrel, has died following a motorcycle crash. The incident occurred in Huntsville, Alabama.
Kimbrel was also a former minor league baseball player. Specific details regarding the date and circumstances of the crash were not immediately available. The cause of the accident and any other vehicles or individuals involved have not been publicly disclosed.
Further information concerning the investigation into the crash and the exact timeline of events is pending. Officials in Huntsville have not released a detailed report as of this time.
Story summarized from the original created by Tatyana White, A.J. Wuest on www.wsfa.com, see more information here.
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