Longtime Federal Judge Struck and Killed Outside Reno Courthouse: 'Beyond Comprehension'
U.S. District Court Judge Larry Hicks, 80, died at a hospital on Wednesday after a vehicle fatally struck him near the federal courthouse where he worked for more than two decades
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U.S. District Court Judge Larry Hicks, who was fatally struck by a vehicle on May 29, 2024, at the age of 80U.S. District Court Judge Larry Hicks was struck and killed by a vehicle outside the Reno, Nevada, federal courthouse on Wednesday, May 29, according to local police. He was 80 years old.
The Reno Police Department responded to a call around 2:15 p.m. local time reporting that there had been a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision near the Bruce R. Thompson Courthouse and Federal Building.
Hicks was rushed to a local hospital, according to News 4, where he died. The outlet reports that the driver who allegedly struck the judge stayed at the site of the accident to cooperate with police.
"Today, our community lost an extraordinary man," wrote his son, Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks, in a statement obtained by multiple outlets. "To us, he was first and foremost, a man who put nothing before family. He was a hero in all manners, a loving husband of nearly 59 years, a doting dad, an adoring Papa, and brother. His loss is beyond comprehension."
Hicks launched his career at the Washoe County District Attorney's Office in 1968, beginning as a law clerk and rising through the ranks to become the DA. He spent two decades at a private practice, until President George W. Bush appointed him to serve as a judge for the U.S. District of Nevada in 2001. Hicks earned senior judge status in late 2012.
"On the behalf of the men and women of the Reno Police Departments, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Judge Hicks," said Reno Police Chief Kathryn Nance, according to News 4. "Tragedies like this leave a lasting impact on our lives, particularly when they involve cherished members of our community."
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Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam also paid respects in a statement posted to X on Wednesday evening, writing, “Larry Hicks was a one of a kind man, revered in our community and, most importantly, beloved by his family. On behalf of my family and the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office, we extend our deepest condolences to Larry’s son Chris, the current District Attorney, and all of Larry’s family. Judge Hicks’ legacy will forever be noted in Washoe County."
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