Terry Nilsen Jr of Chico Dies in DUI Crash on Esplanade [Chico, CA]

Chico, CA (March 7, 2022) – On Sunday, officers arrested 24-year-old Chase Jacobsen from Chico in a DUI crash killing 22-year-old Terry Nilsen Jr of Chico on Esplanade.

It was about 12:39 a.m. when the fatal crash took place in the 3500 block area, north of Shasta Elementary school.

Investigators say Nilsen Jr. was struck by a pick-up truck driven by Jacobsen.

However, Jacobsen took off without stopping while Nilsen Jr was still lodged under the truck. 

The moped rider sustained major injuries. 

Officers arrested Jacobsen for driving under the influence and hit and run causing major injury.

Unfortunately, Nilsen Jr died from his injuries at a nearby hospital.

The authorities held Jacobsen in custody for vehicular manslaughter with no bail.

Officers say the moped left a fluid trail and debris field along with scuff marks in the roadway that helped them find the moped’s location which is two miles away in the Amber Grove subdivision.

Please reach out to the Chico Police Department Traffic Unit at 897-4970 and leave your name and number if you have further details on this fatal collision.

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Sweet Lawyers would like to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Terry Nilsen Jr. May you have courage during this difficult time.

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