KTVN Channel 2 sports director JK Metzker dies in accident; arrest made
UPDATED 5:22PM: Sad news to report. KTVN-TV confirms that Channel 2 News Sports Director JK Metzker died Sunday afternoon from injuries he suffered after being struck by a vehicle. The accident happened on North Virginia Street near 17th Street at 11:50pm last night following the University of Nevada Wolf Pack football game.
JK was crossing North Virginia Street when he was struck by a vehicle that the Reno Police Department says fled the scene. Thanks to witness descriptions, the vehicle was located a short time later by a Washoe County Sheriff's Deputy. Police have arrested a suspect, 23-year-old Ryan Joseph Rhea of Sparks, for a felony count of hit-and-run causing death.
The accident is still being investigated by the Reno Police Department's Major Accident Investigation Team. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to call the Reno Police Department at 334-2141.
JK was part of the Channel 2 News family for nearly 14 years. He leaves behind his wife, Jaimie, and three young sons Tommy, Tanner and Luke.
Go here for the story. The following is from Facebook posts:
Nevada athletics director Cary Groth:
“JK was a true friend of Wolf Pack Athletics. He was an outstanding professional who handled himself with great integrity. He was a terrific father who often had his three beautiful boys with him at the events. He was a great friend with a warm smile and we will miss him deeply. Our hearts and prayers go out to his wife, Jaimie, his family and everyone at Channel 2.”Nevada football coach Chris Ault:
“On behalf of everyone in our football program, I want to express our sadness of the tragic loss of JK Metzker. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Jaimie and their boys, Tommy, Tanner and Luke. As a sports journalist, JK was smart, talented and a professional. But more than that, he was a good man who was dedicated to his family. He will be missed.”
If you'd like to share your condolences, you can post them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/metzkerfamily or mail them to the Metzker family in care of KTVN-TV, 4925 Energy Way, Reno, NV 89502. When a memorial fund is established, KTVN will make that information available.
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