The pedestrian struck and killed near the Lindo Channel Bridge in Chico Friday night has been identified as 55 year old Billy Abernathy. Authorities say Abernathy was crossing the Esplanade about 9 at night when he was struck by a north bound car and perhaps another vehicle. Abernathy was taken to Enloe Medical Center where he died from major injuries sustained in the accident. Police are unsure why the man was in the middle of the street. They do not believe alcohol or drugs were involved.