CHICO — The man who was struck and killed by a semitrailer Sunday evening has been identified by the Butte County Sheriff-Coroner’s office.
Kyle Mathisen, 45, of Yuba City was hit on Highway 99 southbound at The Esplanade around 11:17 p.m. He was hit by the driver of a 2017 Peterbilt semitrailer driven by Eliasar Seadler, 49, of Oroville, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Mathisen was fatally injured and died in the roadway. Both lanes were blocked after the crash.
According to the CHP’s Chico office, Eliasar Seadler, 49, of Oroville was driving his semitrailer when he collided with Mathisen. Seadler drove to the right shoulder and came to a stop.
Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in this collision, the CHP said. The cause of the collision is still under investigation.
Seadler did not sustain any injuries, according to CHP Sgt. Eli Thompson.
