Chico, CA – A tragic incident occurred early Thursday morning when a man in his 20s or 30s lost his life after a severe collision near Mission Ranch Boulevard. According to the Chico Police Department (CPD), the catastrophic crash happened around 2 a.m. on the Esplanade, close to Mission Ranch Boulevard.
Reports indicate that a vehicle struck a skateboarder fatally in Chico during the early hours of Thursday. The police confirmed that the male victim’s identity has not yet been disclosed. The driver involved, a 21-year-old woman from Chico, remained on the scene following the accident.
In response to the incident, authorities cordoned off the Esplanade for several hours. The southbound lanes were reopened at 6 a.m., with the northbound lanes expected to be cleared around 7:30 a.m.