On Friday afternoon in Dana Point, CA (November 9, 2025), a 71-year-old man unfortunately passed away after being involved in a hit-and-run accident with a pedestrian. The accident happened at approximately 12:00 p.m. In close proximity to the crossroads of Pacific Coast Hwy and Dana Point Harbor Dr, as reported by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.. Upon their arrival, law enforcement officers discovered Barry William Tutt from La Verne, who was experiencing extreme wounds. Emergency responders assisted him and took him to a nearby hospital. Unhappily, Tutt eventually succumbed to his wounds. Eyewitnesses at the location reported to the deputies that a silver Ford car hit the victim and then drove away. Those accounts enabled law enforcement to swiftly identify and track down the suspected driver. Humberto Munoz Gatica, a 57-year-old from Laguna Niguel, has been arrested and booked at Orange County Jail on suspicion of hit-and-run and DUI. The Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department is currently looking into the incident to establish the complete chain of events. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Barry William Tutt during this very challenging time.
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