Hudson firefighter killed in motorcycle crash

  • Source: KCRG-TV ABC 9 Cedar Rapids
  • Published: 04/18/2024 12:00 AM

A community is mourning after a member of the Hudson Volunteer Fire & Rescue team was killed in a motorcycle crash Tuesday evening. According to police, 26-year-old Riley Gilbert was killed in a crash on April 16th, 2024. He reportedly struck a curb near the Fletcher Avenue traffic circle in wet and slippery conditions from recent rain. The motorcycle spun out, and Gilbert was thrown and struck a yield sign. When responders arrived, Gilbert was not breathing. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. In a message on their Facebook page, the Hudson Volunteer Fire & Rescue team gave their thoughts and prayers to Gilbert’s family.



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