A fun, taco-eating contest took a terrible turn.
A man participating in a taco-eating contest at a minor league baseball game in Fresno died Tuesday night after officials say he began choking on his food.
Dana Hutchings, 41, of Fresno was eating tacos as part of the contest between innings at the Fresno Grizzlies game against the Memphis Redbirds at Chukchansi Park when he started to choke, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Tony Botti said.that the man collapsed on the ground in the middle of the contest, which was being held on Taco Tuesday as a precursor to Saturday’s ninth annual Taco Truck Throwdown at the stadium.
Authorities have not determined the man’s cause of death, but officials suspect he may have asphyxiated. An autopsy is expected to be performed this week, Botti said. In a statement Wednesday, Grizzlies President Derek Franks said the organization was “devastated” by the death. “The Fresno Grizzlies extend our heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family of Mr. Hutchings,” Franks said. “The safety and security of our fans is our highest priority. We will work closely with local authorities and provide any helpful information that is requested.”
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