Chico Man Charged in Fatal Hit Run
A Chico man was charged Wednesday for driving while intoxicated and killing a moped driver last weekend. 24-year-old Chase Jacobsen was charged in Butte County Superior Court with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a collision.
The collision occurred on March 6 around 12:30 a.m. near the Mud Creek Bridge on the Esplanade north of Shasta Elementrary School
He's accused of driving away with the moped wedged under his F-150 truck for nearly two miles, The case will continue on March 16 at 8:30 a.m. for further arraignment and possible entry of plea. Jacobsen faces up to 15 years in prison.