(Chico, CA) – CHP reports that on the north edge of our listening area, a pedestrian was hit and killed by a big-rig. The accident occurred late Sunday night at 11:07, on southbound HWY 99 at Esplanade.

The driver, 49-year-old Eliasar Seadler of Oroville pulled to the right shoulder immediately after the collision. Both lanes were blocked for investigation.

The collision report indicates alcohol does not appear to be a factor and the identity of the victim has not been released.