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1 Killed in Chico Pedestrian Accident on SR 99 near Esplanade
Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Car on Highway 99 near Esplanade in Chico
1 Killed in Chico Pedestrian Accident on SR 99 near Esplanade
Chico, California – A pedestrian died after being struck by a car on Sunday night in Chico.
The accident happened on Highway 99 near Esplanade at around 11:17 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.
A pedestrian was struck by a big rig on the highway in unclear circumstances.
The Chico Fire Department (BCFD) responded to the incident and pronounced the pedestrian dead at the accident scene.
The driver of the big rig was pronounced dead at the accident scene.
More details about the accident were not released.
An investigation into the accident is underway.