The Chico Police Department has released the name of the 22-year-old woman killed in an accident on April 9. The accident occurred close to 5 a.m. at the intersection of West Eighth Street and Broadway. The decedent is Lenore Robertson of Chico. She had two passengers in the car at the time of the accident. A passenger rights attorney may become necessary to get help with their medical bills.
Based on preliminary evidence, police believe that Robertson ran a red light. The reports released did not indicate which roadway Robertson was driving on during the accident. West Eighth Street and Broadway appear to be one-way streets based on maps of the area. The intersection is also a junction for Oroville Avenue.
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The two unnamed occupants of the other car involved in the accident were not injured. They stayed at the scene of the accident and cooperated with the investigation.
Two passengers in Robertson’s car sustained injuries in the accident. Ambulance personnel transported them to a local hospital. The passengers are also cooperating with the police and their investigation.
Robertson was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
The Chico Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team is in charge of the investigation. They have not concluded what caused the car accident at this time. They are not charging the driver of the other car in this accident.
The California Highway Patrol is also assisting the Chico Police Department with their investigation.
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