Highway 99 north of Chico was closed in both directions for a while Monday afternoon after a fatal collision. The CHP says that at around 12:25PM, a Honda Civic was northbound in the area of Gaia Way near the Butte/Tehama County line when it drifted into the oncoming lane and was struck by a Toyota 4Runner. The Toyota was then hit by a Dodge pickup. The Honda driver died at the scene. The other drivers sustained minor injuries. The Chico Area CHP Office is asking for the public’s help in their investigation. If you were traveling in the area Monday afternoon and witnessed the accident, you’re asked to call 332-2800.