Bicyclist killed in crash with truck in Phenix City

Russell County coroner identifies victim as Marcus Dwayne Fuller, 68

Mar. 18, 2026 at 12:05am

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A 68-year-old Phenix City man, Marcus Dwayne Fuller, was killed in a collision with a pickup truck on Monday morning at the intersection of Sandfort Road and Dawson Road in Phenix City, Alabama. The Russell County coroner pronounced Fuller dead at the scene from blunt-force trauma injuries.

Why it matters

Bicycle-vehicle collisions are a major public safety concern, especially in areas with high traffic and intersections that may be hazardous for cyclists. This incident highlights the need for improved road infrastructure, driver awareness, and safety measures to protect vulnerable road users like bicyclists.

The details

According to the Russell County coroner, the collision occurred around 6 a.m. on Monday when Fuller's bicycle collided with a Chevrolet Silverado 2500 pickup truck at the intersection of Sandfort Road and Dawson Road in Phenix City. Fuller was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:22 a.m. from blunt-force trauma injuries sustained in the crash.

  • The collision happened around 6 a.m. on Monday, March 18, 2026.
  • Fuller was pronounced dead at 8:22 a.m. on Monday, March 18, 2026.

The players

Marcus Dwayne Fuller

A 68-year-old resident of Phenix City, Alabama who was killed in a collision between his bicycle and a pickup truck.

Arthur Sumbry Jr.

The Russell County coroner who identified the victim and provided details about the fatal crash.

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The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the need for improved road safety measures and infrastructure to protect bicyclists, as well as greater driver awareness and caution when sharing the roads with vulnerable road users.