Oklahoma Woman Dies After Falling From Moving Vehicle

OBA Staff • June 30, 2026

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

Gulf Shores Police Cruiser

Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) —  A woman from Oklahoma died after falling from a moving vehicle in Gulf Shores, and police are continuing to investigate. Officers said the woman was a passenger when the incident occurred. Emergency responders found her with life-threatening injuries shortly after. Investigators are now asking the public to help them gather more information.


The incident occurred on June 25, 2026. At about 1 a.m., first responders were dispatched to the 2000 block of Gulf Shores Parkway after receiving a report of an injured person.


When emergency crews arrived, they found 39-year-old Jaclyn Marie Chapman of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, with serious injuries. She was treated at the scene before being transported to a hospital for emergency care.


According to the Gulf Shores Police Department, officers determined that Chapman's injuries occurred only minutes earlier in the 11000 block of West Fort Morgan Road. Investigators said she fell from a moving vehicle while riding as a passenger.


Despite lifesaving efforts by medical personnel, Chapman later died of her injuries.


Police have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation remains active as detectives continue working to determine exactly what happened.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones affected by this tragic event. We extend our deepest condolences during this difficult time."


The Gulf Shores Police Department is asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist investigators to contact the department at (251) 968-2431 or by email at
gspdpio@gulfshoresal.gov.


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