Press release
The pedestrian in the fatal minivan/pedestrian accident on Friday November 6, 2020 has been identified as Casey Nutting, age 45, of Batavia.
The driver remained on scene after the accident and has cooperated fully with the investigation.
The Batavia Police Department is still investigating the accident, but at this time no charges are pending and none are expected in the future.
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Previous press release
At approximately 8:02 PM on 11/06/2020, the Genesee County Dispatch center was notified of a car/pedestrian accident which occurred on East Main Street just east of Summit Street. Officers from the Batavia Police Department, along with the City of Batavia Fire Department and Mercy Medics, responded where the male pedestrian was found with severe injuries, laying in the middle of the roadway. The pedestrian was transported to UMMC where he was later pronounced dead.
The preliminary investigation shows the vehicle was heading east on East Main Street when the pedestrian entered the roadway just east of Summit Street. The pedestrian was on the south side of the roadway and heading north. The vehicle struck the pedestrian as he was crossing the road. The investigation is still ongoing and no further updates should be expected until 11/09/2020. The identity of the pedestrian is being withheld at this time at the family’s request.
Anyone with information in reference to the case may contact Detective Sergeant Lutey at 585-345-6311 or the Batavia Police Department at 585-345-6350, the confidential tip line at 585-345-