Gary Hurlbut Identified as Rider Killed in Carmichael Accident on Manzanita Avenue near Winding Way

Carmichael, California (June 7, 2020) – Gary Hurlbut, 66, of Carmichael, has been identified as the victim who was killed in a crash involving a scooter and a car on Friday morning in Carmichael, Sacramento County, police said.

The fatal crash happened in the 4700 block of Manzanita Avenue near Winding Way, at around 12:20 a.m., on June 5.

A GMC pickup truck, driven by Adrian Philip Almaraz, 30, of Fair Oaks, was traveling northbound on Manzanita Avenue when it veered into the opposite lanes and struck Hurlbut, who was riding a scooter in a sidewalk, according to the authorities.

Following the collision, the GMC continued, crashed into a light pole, and finally struck a Toyota Camry that was exiting a driveway.

Hurlbut was pronounced dead at the scene.

Almaraz was arrested and booked into the Sacramento County Jail on suspicion of driving under the influence causing injury or death and vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.

An investigation into the accident is underway.

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