Leland Rea, 63, killed in motorcycle collision on U.S. 72 in Tuscumbia, Alabama

Modified Date:

Sun, 07/31/2022 - 8:52am

Accident Date:

Friday, August 30, 2019

Police release name of fatal wreck victim

Rea's motorcycle was hit from behind by someone in a pickup, Logan said. The pickup driver was not injured and no charges have been issued.

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Type: Motorcycle Accident

Topics:

Rear-End Collisions

People Involved:

Leland Rea

Roadway:

U.S. 72

City:

Tuscumbia, AL

County:

Colbert County, AL

Area:

Huntsville-Decatur, AL