62-Year-Old Man Dies in Traffic Accident on Orangeburg Avenue
MODESTO, CA (April 14, 2022) – Saturday evening, a hit-and-run crash on Lakewood Avenue left Kenneth Earl Hutt dead, police said.
According to the police, the collision happened when a vehicle struck Hutt while he was riding his bike between Briggsmore and Orangeburg Avenues.
Eventually, officers arrived at the scene and located Hutt suffering from major injuries.
Despite the life-saving efforts of the paramedics, Hutt was pronounced dead at the scene.
Meanwhile, the involved drivers fled the scene before the authorities arrived,
Multiple witnesses described the involved vehicles as a red Toyota pickup and a white mid-2000s Chevrolet Silverado.
In addition, one or both vehicles could have substantial front-end damage, including the windshield.
Modesto officials are working to identify the hit-and-run suspects.
No words can mend the broken hearts, and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Kenneth Earl Hutt.
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