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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

The road under the overpass on East Lassen Avenue was blocked off by police tape. Photo credit: Jessie Imhoff

Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle on Lassen Avenue

Jessie Imhoff // September 27, 2019

A pedestrian was struck by a transport van on East Lassen Avenue early Friday morning, leaving the area under the overpass blocked off by police. https://twitter.com/JessieReports/status/1177630551135539201 Officer...

Pedestrian deaths increased by 11 percent since 2015. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons

Over 5,000 pedestrians killed in the U.S in 2016

Jafet Serrato // April 19, 2017

Nearly 6,000 people died while walking to their destination last year, according to a recent analysis report by the Governors Highway Safety Association. That is an 11 percent increase compared to 2015,...

Photo credit: Kristina Judy

Transportation safety lacking in Chico

Rachel Reyes // March 24, 2017

Although the favored mode of transportation for locals at Chico State is riding a bike or walking, the lack of safety for either method of transport is clear through the city's history. Chico Police...

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