Postmaster collapses, dies while delivering
Albert Lopez began the position in April
MORRISON – Morrison Postmaster Albert Lopez died after collapsing while delivering mail Wednesday. He was 53.
Lopez was covering for an employee who was on leave. He apparently collapsed about 3 p.m. in the 200 block of Park Avenue in Prophetstown, according to the U.S. Postal Service.
“EMT personnel were called to the scene,” Postal Service spokesman Richard Watkins said. “They tried to revive Mr. Lopez, but they were unsuccessful. At this time, we don’t know the cause of Al’s death.”
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