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Longtime Indiana sportswriter and Hoosiers beat reporter Terry Hutchens has died following injuries sustained in a vehicle accident that occurred earlier this week. He was 60.
Hutchens spent three decades covering Indiana athletics, primarily on the basketball and football beat. He spent time at the Indianapolis News — later the Indianapolis Star — and CNHI Sports Indiana. He was a five-time winner of the Indiana Sportswriter of the Year Award.
Earlier this week, Hutchens was injured in a three-car accident that occurred in Fishers, Indiana. He had been in the hospital in critical condition.
During Indiana’s game against Central Arkansas on Wednesaday, the Hoosiers left Hutchens’ seat on media row open as a sign of respect.
Following the news, several media members and those associated with Indiana athletics expressed their condolences to Hutchens and his family.
Words from AD Fred Glass on the passing of Terry Hutchens. pic.twitter.com/oJYxj8hbPp
— Indiana Hoosiers (@IUHoosiers) December 21, 2018
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A statement from Indiana broadcaster & Hutchens’ family friend, Don Fischer. pic.twitter.com/6tUDhqEofd
— Indiana Hoosiers (@IUHoosiers) December 21, 2018
Our thoughts are with the Hutchens family at this time. pic.twitter.com/hQfKkyovAI
— Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) December 21, 2018
Devastated, just devastated. Terry was a good friend and helped me so much with this site. Rest In Peace, Hutch. You’ll be missed. https://t.co/rRsw7BsfQ5
— Hoosier Huddle (@Hoosier_Huddle) December 21, 2018
Our condolences go out to Terry's loved ones during this difficult time. https://t.co/XC4o4BO60V
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) December 21, 2018
Heartbreaking news. I remember I was a college freshman when I emailed a dozen sportswriters in town, begging them for a jobshadow. Hutch was the only one who responded. Picked me up and let me cover an IU game with him. I never forgot that. RIP. He will be missed. https://t.co/rcWtCMMRsY
— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) December 21, 2018
Devastated to see this news. A great guy and tremendous writer. Condolences from the entire @BigTenNetwork family. https://t.co/K53Drwd06A
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) December 21, 2018
He was one of the first people who called me when I got this job, his job. So many of us have never known the press corps without Hutch. We'll miss him so much. https://t.co/T0sN82161l
— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) December 21, 2018
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB