Chico, CA – In the early hours of Thursday, a tragic accident claimed the life of a male skateboarder, aged in his 20s or 30s, near Mission Ranch Boulevard. The collision occurred at approximately 2 a.m. on the Esplanade, as confirmed by the Chico Police Department (CPD).
Reports indicate that the skateboarder was fatally struck by a vehicle in Chico early Thursday morning. The identity of the deceased has yet to be released. The driver, a 21-year-old woman from Chico, remained at the scene following the incident.
In response to the crash, authorities closed off the Esplanade for several hours. The southbound lanes were reopened by 6 a.m., while the northbound lane was expected to resume normal traffic around 7:30 a.m.