Beloved Tru-Riders biker killed in Birmingham hit-and-run

Melvin Gordon remembered for his 'beautiful spirit' by motorcycle club members

Apr. 13, 2026 at 12:41pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a motorcycle helmet with a cracked visor, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the gritty aftermath of a fatal hit-and-run collision.The tragic aftermath of a hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of a beloved Birmingham biker, exposing the dangerous realities faced by motorcycle riders on Alabama's roads.Pleasant Grove Today

Authorities have identified Melvin Gordon, a 64-year-old member of the Tru-Riders Motorcycle Club in Birmingham, as the victim killed in a hit-and-run incident on Interstate 59 on Saturday night. Gordon had just attended a club event before the fatal collision with an unknown SUV that fled the scene.

Why it matters

The Tru-Riders MC is a close-knit community, and Gordon's death has sparked an outpouring of grief and tributes from fellow members who remember him as a 'genuine, nice, funny, loveable man.' The hit-and-run also highlights the ongoing dangers motorcyclists face on Alabama's roads.

The details

According to police, the incident occurred at 8:34 p.m. on Saturday on I-59 northbound near Arkadelphia Road in Birmingham. Gordon was found in the roadway with his motorcycle, and was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:02 p.m. Investigators say an unknown SUV collided with Gordon's motorcycle and then fled the area. No description of the SUV has been released yet.

  • The incident occurred on Saturday, April 12, 2026 at 8:34 p.m.
  • Gordon was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:02 p.m. on April 12, 2026

The players

Melvin Gordon

A 64-year-old resident of Pleasant Grove, Alabama and a longtime member and leader of The Tru-Riders Motorcycle Club in Birmingham.

The Tru-Riders Motorcycle Club

A close-knit motorcycle club based in Birmingham, Alabama that Gordon was a beloved member of.

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What’s next

Police are still searching for the SUV driver who fled the scene. They are asking anyone with information about the hit-and-run to contact the Birmingham Police Department or Crime Stoppers.

The takeaway

The tragic death of Melvin Gordon, a beloved member of the Tru-Riders Motorcycle Club, has left the Birmingham biker community in mourning. His 'beautiful spirit' and genuine nature touched many lives, and his senseless death in a hit-and-run highlights the ongoing dangers motorcyclists face on Alabama's roads.