U.S. District Court Judge Larry Hicks, who was appointed by President George W. Bush in 2001, was killed in a car crash in Nevada, officials confirmed.
“Today’s news about the Honorable Judge Larry R. Hicks, who served the State of Nevada for more than 53 years, is tragic,” Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam said in a post.
The Reno Police Department and Washoe Sheriff’s Department confirmed that Hicks was struck and killed by a car outside the federal courthouse in downtown Reno, Nevada, at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday.
The 80-year-old man was taken to a local hospital, where he later died, police said.
Authorities said the driver involved remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
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U.S. District Court Judge Larry R. Hicks, former Washoe County district attorney and Nevada State Bar Association president, died Wednesday afternoon. (Chief Washoe from X)
Judge Hicks began his legal career in 1968 as a Nevada State Attorney and served as District Attorney from 1974 to 1978.
In 1978, Hicks became a partner in private practice and was later appointed to the District Court of Nevada by President George W. Bush.
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“Despite his notable achievements, Judge Hicks once said, ‘The most exciting thing in my life is my family.’ His philosophy of life was based on a balance of family, work and self,” Baran said .
George W. Bush speaks at an event. (Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Judge Hicks will be remembered for his love of family and community.
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“Larry Hicks was a kind man, respected in our community and most importantly, loved by his family,” Baran said. “On behalf of my family and the entirety of the Sheriff’s Office, we Staff, our deepest condolences to Larry’s son, current District Attorney Chris, and all of Larry’s family. Judge Hicks’ legacy will forever be remembered in Washoe County.
