In a sad piece of news, a vehicle crash ended the life of Edward Leon Gilbert. This tragedy happened on Wednesday, the 16th of July, 2025, around 5 pm.
Edward was a 62-year-old man, came from Equality, Alabama. Per authorities, the deceased was driving his 2015 Chevrolet Impala when he unfortunately lost control of the vehicle, the vehicle left the road, and crashed, causing his death.
His vehicle crashed into a tree along Alabaa Highway 22. Per authorities, this tragic incident happened near the 99-mile marker, which is about 3 miles east of Rockford.
Authorities also report that the deceased, upon his death, was not wearing his seatbelt and was pronounced dead upon the arrival of first responders.
At the time of writing this article, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has initiated an investigation, and no further details have been tendered at this time.
Many have come out in their numbers to pay tribute to the deceased.
Rydarious Gilbert, nephew of the deceased wrote in a social media post:
Uncccc
get your rest man! I love you!
He added:
Damnn unc I didn’t even get to say goodbye
you always told us not to be sad when you leave this world, but ofc that’s impossible. I’m more mad at myself for not coming see you if I knew you was gone leave us like this. God don’t make any mistakes, so I’m definitely not mad about that! Lord knows I’m gonna miss you like crazy man. All the conversations we had and everything will be truly miss! I love you unc Leon Gilbert say hello to my papa and my auntie for me
. Yall will truly be missed…
Others weighed in and delivered a hearfelt condolence message
