The Chico Police Department has identified the man who died after he was hit by a vehicle on Highway 32 Friday night. Officers said 73-year-old Ezequiel Zepeda of Chico died after he was hit by a vehicle at Highway 32 and E. 8th Street. The Chico Police Department said Zepeda ran onto Highway 32 to cross the street, likely not knowing vehicles were approaching. Zepeda was then hit by the vehicle and died at the scene.