The unidentified student suffered serious injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment

Chico Pedestrian Accident
Student Injured in Chico Pedestrian Accident at Esplanade Avenue and Sacramento Avenue

, CA. – A 17-year-old student was hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit by a car in Chico on Wednesday.

The collision happened in the area of Esplanade and Avenues, according to the Chico Police Department.

The Chico High School student was crossing Esplanade in a marked crosswalk when he was hit by a car.

The unidentified student suffered serious injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment.

The driver of the involved car stayed at the scene and cooperated with the authorities.

More details about the accident were not released.

An investigation into the accident is ongoing.