70-Year-Old Man Dies After Fall From Lift at Leeds Bass Pro Shops
Leeds Police reported that a 70-year-old man died after falling from a lift while working on lights at the Bass Pro Shops in Leeds, Alabama.
Birmingham, AL, October 18, 2026 —
Leeds Police reported that a 70-year-old man died after falling from a lift while working on lights at the Bass Pro Shops in Leeds, Alabama.
The information provided identifies the man’s age and the circumstances in which he fell, but does not give his name or say when the incident occurred. It also does not specify what kind of lift was involved, how far he fell or whether anyone else was present.
The account says the man was working on lights at the store when he fell. It does not provide further details about the work underway or explain what led to the fall. No information was provided about whether the man was an employee, a contractor or working in another capacity.
Leeds Police are identified as the source of the report. The information available does not describe any police investigation, workplace review or inspection, and it does not state whether any findings have been made. It also does not include a statement from the store or any other parties.
The reported outcome is that the man died. No additional information was provided about the circumstances following the fall or about arrangements related to his death. The account does not give further details about the incident beyond the location, the work being done and the man’s age.
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