Submitted by Powell Police Dept.

POWELL, Ala. — On Tuesday, October 2 at approximately 4:45pm, there was one vehicle accident on Highway 35 south bound in Powell, north of the crossing.

Only a motorcycle was involved. The passenger received minor injuries is expected to be okay, but unfortunately the driver passed away.

Due to this being an ongoing investigation, we cannot release any information on the case.

Powell Police Chief Michael A Little said, "I would like to thank the Powell Fire Department, Sylvania Police Department, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department, all of the bystanders that stopped and offered their assistance, and Alabama State Troopers for their assistance on this case."

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the involved parties," he concluded.