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Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Jeep in Northport Identified as 39-Year-Old Matthew Mills
Authorities have identified the motorcyclist who was fatally injured in a collision with a Jeep Liberty in Northport on Friday night.
The victim has been confirmed as Matthew Bryan Mills, 39, of Tuscaloosa, according to the Northport Police Department.
The crash occurred at approximately 8:17 p.m. on March 15, 2025, in the 3100 block of McFarland Boulevard.
According to Assistant Police Chief Keith Carpenter, Mills was operating a 2015 Yamaha Striker motorcycle, traveling westbound on McFarland Boulevard, when he collided with the rear of a 2003 Jeep Liberty that was also moving in the same direction.
Emergency responders, including Northport Police, Northport Fire and Rescue, and NorthStar Ambulance, arrived at the scene and transported Mills to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The Northport Police Department Traffic Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
At this time, authorities have stated that no criminal charges are pending.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the Northport Police Department.
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Indiana Police Officer Ronnell Johnson Fatally Shot While Handling Personal Firearm at Marion Health Hospital
Authorities in Indiana are investigating the fatal shooting of a Marion Health Police Officer who died early Sunday morning after an accidental firearm discharge inside Marion Health Hospital in Grant County.
According to the Indiana State Police, the incident occurred at approximately 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025, when 25-year-old Officer Ronnell J. Johnson, of Marion, Indiana, was discovered with an apparent gunshot wound. Officer Johnson was on duty at the time of the incident.
Initial findings from the ongoing investigation indicate that Officer Johnson was handling a personally-owned, non-department-issued handgun when the firearm discharged, striking him.
Details surrounding how the weapon was being handled and the moments leading up to the injury have not yet been fully clarified.
Emergency personnel from multiple agencies—including the Indiana State Police, Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Marion City Police Department, and Marion Health Police Department—responded immediately.
Hospital medical staff initiated life-saving measures; however, despite their efforts, Officer Johnson succumbed to his injuries.
He was later pronounced deceased by the Grant County Coroner’s Office.
Family notification has been completed, and an autopsy is scheduled as part of the ongoing investigation.
Officials emphasize that no additional details will be released until further evidence is reviewed.
Indiana State Police Detectives are leading the investigation at the request of the Marion City Police Department.
Multiple agencies assisted at the scene, including the Indiana State Police Peru Post and medical personnel from Marion Health Hospital.
The circumstances remain under active review.