Friday, April 30, 2010

April 30 train accident in Fresno

On April 30 a woman was injured when her truck was hit by a train in Fresno. The accident happened at the intersection of Fresno and R Streets. No further details are available at this time. www.nelsonrozier.com

April 30 Highway 165 DUI accident in Merced County

On April 30 Edgar Haro and Jose Atienzo-Quezada suffered minor and major injuries respectively in a suspected DUI accident on Highway 165 in Merced County. Reportedly Haro was driving southbound on Highway 165 when he turned left onto August Avenue and hit a car traveling northbound on Highway 165. The other vehicle was driven by Francisco Chavez. Jose Atienzo-Quezada was a passenger in Haro's vehicle and was taken to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto to be treated for his injuries. Chavez was not injured in the accident. Haro was taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries then booked into the Merced County Jail on DUI charges. www.nelsonrozier.com

Thursday, April 29, 2010

April 28 wrongful death pedestrian accident on Mooney Boulevard in Tulare County

On April 28 a female was killed when she was hit by a pickup truck while crossing Mooney Boulevard near Avenue 264 in Tulare County. Reportedly she was standing in the road when she was hit by a full-size Chevrolet pickup truck that was southbound on Mooney between Visalia and Tulare. The victim most likely died instantaneously. www.nelsonrozier.com

April 9 wrongful death accident in Fresno County: victims identified

On April 9 Geraldine Gardina and Richard Gardina of Oakhurst were killed in a wrongful death accident with a big rig in Fresno County. Reportedly the big rig was traveling west on Lincoln Avenue when Geraldine Gardina ran a stop sign and entered the path of the big rig. She was driving a pickup truck southbound on Cornelia Avenue at the time. The driver of the big rig was unable to stop and hit the Gardinas' pickup. Both Geraldine and her husband Richard died at the scene of the accident. www.nelsonrozier.com

April 28 fatal motorcycle accident in Fresno County

On April 28 Jacob Verwey was killed in a motorcycle accidenton Jameson Avenue near Manning Avenue in Fresno County. Reportedly Verwey was traveling on Jameson Avenue near a vineyard when he hit a utility pole. We died at the scene of the accident. www.nelsonrozier.com

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

April 26 Highway 65 accident at Road 216 injures 2

On April 26 Miguel Aguilera and Fidel Arana was injured when their vehicles collided in an accident on Highway 65 in Tulare County. Reportedly Aguilera was westbound on Road 216 when he failed to yield as he crossed the highway. he drove in front of the vehicle driven by Arana and was broadsided. Aguilera and Arana were both treated for moderate injuries at different hospitals. A passenger in Arana's vehicle was not injured. www.nelsonrozier.com

April 26 head-on collision on Highway 65 causes a wrongful death

On April 26 Arguime Des Garcia was killed in a wrongful death accident on Highway 65 near Avenue 184 when his pickup hit a car head on.  Reportedly Garcia was driving southbound in the northbound lanes when he hit a Honda Accord driven by Eric Coyne. Coyne and his passenger, Brian Thoburn both suffered moderate injuries and were treated at Sierra View District Hospital in Porterville. www.nelsonrozier.com

April 26 wrongful death accident in Tulare County near Dinuba

On April 26 Olivia Gutierrez was killed in a wrongful death accident on Road 72 and Avenue 430 in Tulare County near Dinuba. Reportedly Gutierrez was a passenger in a Jeep driven by a 17-year-old when the driver ran a stop sign at the intersection of Road 72 and Avenue 430. This caused the Jeep to be broadsided by a big rig. Gutierrez was killed as a result of the accident. The driver was taken to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno with moderate injuries. The driver of the big rig was not injured. www.nelsonrozier.com

April 24 Highway 99 dui accident in Merced

On April 24 Andres Lopez was seriously injured in a suspected dui accident on Highway 99 in Merced. Lopez was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Virgilio Perez Cruz when the accident happened. Reportedly Cruz was driving southbound on Highway 99 near 16th Street in Merced at about 70 mph when he abruptly turned left and hit the guard rail. Lopez, who was not wearing a seat belt was ejected out the rear window of the vehicle. Lopez was taken to Memorial Medical Center in Modesto and Cruz was arrested on felony DUI charges. www.nelsonrozier.com 

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Head-on crash in Porterville kills one

April 26, 2010--Yesterday's head-on accident on Highway 65 north of Avenue 184 killed Arguime Des Garcia, age 62 of Porterville.  Two occupants of a Honda Accord were injured including Eric Coyne and Brian Thoburn.

Issues to be investigated include the speed of each vehicle, whether insurance is available including uninsured motorist coverage and alcohol involvement.  Please call if you would like these issues investigated further.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-1059 in Visalia.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Tulare man hurt in crash

April 26, 2010--At 1 pm yesterday 2 vehicles collided at Avenue 264 and Road 156 northeast of Tulare.  A westbound Tundra ran a stop sign and hit the car driven by Ronald Philpot, age 39 who was driving a utility truck.

Issues to be determined include the speed of each car, whether they were on the job, whether spring folliage growth had blocked the stop sign, etc.  A complete review of this case would include downloading the air bag modules, getting the accident history for this location, photographing nearby orchards, and speaking with parties and witnesses.  Our law firm is located just 10 miles from the scene of this crash. We have been involved in at least two other recent blocked stop sign cases in Tualre County.   Please give me a call later today.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-0159.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Highway 99 accident near Earlimart

April 24, 2010--Last Saturday's accident near Earlimart in Tulare County was caused when 2 vehicles collided and struck a power pole.  Four people were taken by ambulance to Delano Regional Medical Center.  Our firm is located in Visalia just 30 miles from this accident scene--if you call today we can meet you at the hospital--we need to inspect the vehicles before they are repaired.  Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Fatal big rig crash near Dinuba in Tulare County

April 26, 2010--Yesterday's fatal crash near Dinuba in Tulare County killed one and seriously injured another.  The rig trailer fell on top of the 2 victims.  The crash occurred at Avenue 430 and Road 72. 

Before the vehicles are repaired or destroyed, the event data recorders in the air bag modules can be downloaded to determine pre-impact speeds.  Please call later today when I am in the office and we can get started.  Our law firm is located in Visalia where this case will be venued.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Fatal crash at Road 72 and Avenue 430 in Visalia

April 26, 2010--Yesterday's fatal accident near Visalia also injured a second victim who was air lifted to a local hospital.  It occurred at Road 72 and Avenue 430. 

Fatal accidents at county intersections bring up issues of blocked stop signs, speeds of each vehicle, and spring growth of folliage.  Please let us investigate this crash further before the vehicles are repaired or destroyed.  Our offices are located in Visalia, just 5 miles from the scene of this accident.  Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Monday, April 26, 2010

Fresno pedestrian hit by car

April 25, 2010--Yesterday a 20 year old man was struck by a vehicle in the middle of Armstrong near Shields in Fresno.  A prior vehicle had moved aside for the man.  The following car hit him.  He was seriously injured. 

If you would like us to investigate this further, please call right away.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-1059.  We are located just 40 miles from the scene of this accident.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Multi vehicle crash at Highway 99 and Highway 198 in Visalia

April 23, 2010--According to the Fresno Bee, the injury count for last night's multi-vehicle crash near Visalia is now at 7.  The accident was on southbound Highway 99 at Highway 198.  One as yet unnamed victim was air lifted to the hospital.  At least 4 vehicles were involved.  According to witness Katie Duncan, a cargo truck was stopped dead in the road.  Just previously there had been a nearby chemical spill.

Issues yet to be determined include the speed of each vehicle in the five seconds prior to impact as determined by the air bag event data recorders, accident reconstruction data from impact damage, whether the earlier spill contributed to this accident and whether any roadway defects may have played a part in this crash.  All of these issues should be fully determined before the vehicles are repaired or destroyed.  If you would like us to get started on your behalf, please call right away.  We can only represent the first to call.  Our offices are located just 4 miles from the scene of this accident.  Attorney John Rozier 559-713-1059.   http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Friday, April 23, 2010

Jaywalker killed in Porterville

April 23, 2010--This morning a 29 year old man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Porterville.  Jose Tamez died while crossing Highway 190 at Jaye Street.  The vehicle driver was Antonio Avila, age 49 of Porteville.

Please call us to investigate this case further.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-0159.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Fatal accident at Cedar and Conejo near Fresno

April 22, 2010--Kartar Brar, age 68, was killed in a car crash yesterday south of Fresno.  Her Honda Accord pulled in front of a pick-up driven by a 37 year old Carruthers man.  The accident was at Cedar and Conejo. 

If you would like us to investigate this accident further, please call right away.  We are located just 30 miles from the scene of this accident.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Stolen car hits meth vehicle in Fresno

April 22, 2010--Last night's collision between a stolen vehicle and a car carrying methamphetamines killed one.  The decedent had been driving south in the northbound lanes with his headlights off.  The crash took place on Golden State Boulevard near Church in Fresno.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Porterville bike accident on Indiana Street

April 16, 2010--Last Friday's accident in Porterville between a bicycle and a truck caused major injuries to a 7 year old who was flown to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno.  The incident occurred on Indiana Street south of Montgomery.  The driver of the pick-up was David Herreld, age 49, of Springville.

Further issues to explore include the speed of the vehicle, whether Mr. Herreld was on the job at the time of the accident, and whether the minor child's family also carried uninsured motorist coverage for their family vehicles which may provide an additional source of recovery.  Please call us to find these answers.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-1059 in Visalia, just 35 miles from the scene of this accident.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Thursday, April 15, 2010

April 15 Highway 99 accident at Jensen

On April 15 there was an accident on Highway 99 at Jensen Avenue in Fresno. The accident involved a cement truck and a pickup truck. A person in the pickup truck suffered minor injuries. The accident caused the highway to back up for awhile. No further details are available at this time. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

April 13 accident on Spruce Road in Tulare County

On April 13 one person was injured in a single-vehicle accident on Spruce Road at Avenue 239 in Tulare County. Reportedly the vehicle was traveling south on Spruce when it hit a power pole and stopped in an orange grove. The driver of the vehicle was not hurt, but the passenger suffered injuries to the leg. He was treated at Sierra View Hospital in Porterville. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

April 13 accident at Avenue 120 and Road 96 in Pixley

On April 13 there was an accident between a car and a pickup truck at Avenue 120 and Road 96 in Pixley. Reportedly the driver of the car ran a stop sign and broadsided the pickup truck. The driver of the car suffered moderate injuries and the driver of the truck suffered major injuries. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

April 15 wrongful death motocycle accident in Clovis

On April 15 a Selma man was killed in a motorcycle accident at Peach and Holland in Clovis. Reportedly the man was driving southbound on Peach when he hit a car traveling north onto Peach from Holland Avenue. The motorcyclist was traveling at a high rate of speed. He was taken to Community Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

April 14 fatal bicycle accident in Mendota

On April 14 a 2-year-old girl was killed in a bicycle accident in Mendota. Reportedly she was playing on her tricycle on Garcia Street when a man ran over her with his car. She was pronounced dead shortly after the accident. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Crash at Akers and Tulare in Visalia

April 14, 2010--Tonight's car crash at Akers and Tulare in Visalia resulted in injuries to a woman driving a black Mustang convertible.  She had been driving northbound on Akers when struck by a eastbound Mercedes.  She then veered into two other vehicles.  This accident was just 2 miles from our law firm--please call and set an appointment while the evidence is fresh.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-0159.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

April 13 Visalia accident on South Woodland Street near Princeton


On April 13 Jose Pedroza was injured in an accident on South Woodland Street in Visalia. Reportedly Pedroza was a passenger in a Camry driven by Sara Martinez when Martinez took the curve too fast and hit two parked cars. Pedroza was pinned inside the vehicle and had to be extracted by the Visalia Fire Department. Martinez is reported to have been going 48 in a 35 mph zone just prior to the accident. Witnesses and residents of the neighborhood say this road is not an unusual crash site and it is just a matter of time before a tragedy occurs there.

Our law offices are located just one mile from the scene of this accident.  Please call us to get started before the cars are repaired.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-1059 http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

April 14 major accident at Avenue 344 and Road 140 in Visalia seriously injures two

On April 13 two people were hospitalized with serious injuries following an accident on Avenue 344 at Road 140 north of Visalia. Reportedly a woman was driving a Suburban when she ran a stop sign on Avenue 344 at Road 140. She then rear-ended a Blazer driven by a man who was turning right onto a driveway. Both drivers were taken to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno for treatment.

Our law firm has handled a couple of similar cases which involve the running of rural stop signs in
Tulare and Fresno Counties.  Please call us right away for a thorough investigation of this accident.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-1059.   http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

April 13 wrongful death accident on Chestnut Avenue near Floral Avenue in Selma

On April 13 there was a fatal accident between two vehicles on Chestnut Avenue in Selma. Reportedly the accident occurred just north of Floral Avenue around 7 pm. No further details are available at this time. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Monday, April 12, 2010

April 11 Visalia accident at Demaree and Visalia Parkway injures one

On April 11 three cars were involved in an accident at Demaree Street and Visalia Parkway in Visalia. The accident occurred when a Honda Civic heading north on Demaree hit a Ford Expedition. The Expedition then hit a Jeep Liberty that was attempting to turn right onto Visalia Parkway. This caused the Liberty to jump the curb and hit a streetlight pole. The driver of the Liberty was taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries and the driver of the Civic was examined by police and firefighters for injuries but denied further medical care. It is unclear whether the driver of the Civic or the Expedition caused the accident.

This accident happened about 4 miles from the law offices of Nelson and Rozier.  Please give us a call to alert our investigation team to start figuring this accident out on your behalf.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-0159.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

April 11 I-5 wrongful death accident in Newhall kills five

On April 11 five people, four of them children, were killed in a wrongful death accident on I-5. The accident occurred when a pickup spun out of control when the highway was slick due to rain. This caused a three-car pileup that killed five people and injured six others.  The pickup that initially spun out spun into the center divide and overturned. Then it was hit by a Nissan Altima  which was then hit by a Chevrolet Suburban. john Blackburn, the driver of the pickup, was killed in the accident. The driver of the Nissan, Francisco Enciso, and his passenger, Jessica Milan, were both seriously injured. The four children in the back seat of the Nissan, Xochitl Hernandez, Cynthia Hernandez, Edgar Hernandez, and Luis Villegas, were killed. The four people in the Suburban suffered minor injuries. Weather was definitely a contributing factor in this accident, but it most likely was not the only contributing factor. An investigation is being held to determine if unsafe speeds or mechanical failure could also be to blame. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

April 9 fatal pedestrian accident in Fowler

On April 9 Sage Corpus was killed in a hit and run pedestrian accident in Fowler on South Avenue near DeWolf Avenue. Reportedly Corpus was walking along the shoulder of South Avenue with four of his friends when an eastbound pickup truck crossed the westbound lane onto the shoulder and hit Corpus and another boy. Corpus died as a result of the accident and the other victim was taken to the hospital with a cut and dislocated kneecap. The driver of the pickup fled the scene of the accidenthttp://www.nelsonrozier.com/

2 trucks collided on Hillman

April 12, 2010--Today's accident on Hillman Street in Tulare came about when two trucks collided.  One driver was transported to Tulare District Hospital for treatment.  Our law firm is located 10 miles from this accident scene--please give us a call to investigate further.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

I-5 accident kills five

April 11, 2010--Sunday's accident that killed 5 began when a driver of a Mazda pick-up named John Blackburn of Frazier Park in Kern County spun out of control on a rain slicked road.  A Nissan struck the pick-up and then was hit by a Suburban.  Jessica Milan, age 27, and Francisco Enciso, age 25 of Daly City were also critically injured.

Much of this accident is still under investigation.  Issues to be determined include the speed of each vehicle which can be determined from a download of the air bag modules.  Our law firm is located just 100 miles or so from the scene of this accident.  Please let us get started on your behalf.  Attorney John Rozier.  559-713-0159.   http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Saturday, April 10, 2010

2 car crash at highway 41 and Newton

April 10, 2010--A two vehicle collision this morning caused the closure of Newton Avenue at Highway 41 in Kings County.  No other details are yet known.

Our law firm is already handling two Highway 41 claims from recent fatal accidents, one in Kings County and another in Fresno County west of Selma.  Those cases involve issues of highway defects, unsafe cross traffic, and other issues which may be similar to this incident.  Issues to be determined quickly include downloading the black box data from the airbag modules to determine pre-impact speeds before the vehicles are repaired or destroyed, having an independent review of the skids and other evidence at the scene and researching the accident history of this intersection.  Please call right away if you would like us to activate our team on your behalf.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-1059.  We are located just 20 miles from the scene of this accident.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

12 year old Sage Corpus of Fowler killed by truck

April 9, 2010--Last night's fatal accident near Fowler in Fresno County killed 12 year old Fowler resident Sage Corpus.  He had been walking along the shoulder of South Avenue near DeWolf in a group of five pedestrians when 2 of the boys were hit by a 1988 Isuzu pick-up which was then abandoned at the scene.

Issues to be determined include whether the driver had been drinking, the identity of the driver, the speed of the vehicle and whether either of the boys carried uninsured motorist coverage with their family insurance.  Our law offices are located just 25 miles from the scene of this accident--please call us to get started.  559-713-0159  Attorney John Rozier  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Friday, April 9, 2010

April 9 motorcycle accident on Highway 65 near Porterville

On April 9 two people were injured when a vehicle hit a motorcycle on Highway 65 near Porterville. Reportedly the car hit the motorcycle on Highway 65 near Avenue 2 around 8:30 am. The motorcyclist was air lifted to a trauma hospital. The driver of the car was also hospitalized. 

Only a full investigation will reveal whether both parties are at fault.  Please call us to get started.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-1059.  My offices are located just 30 miles from the scene of this accident.   http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

April 3 accident victim identified

The man who died in a wrongful death accident at Caldwell and Ben Maddox on April 3 has been identified as Derek Weiss. Reportedly Weiss was driving his Acura eastbound on Caldwell when he veered off the road and hit a traffic-signal pole. He died as a result of the accident. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

April 9 wrongful death accident on Lincoln Avenue in Fresno


On April 9 two people were killed in a wrongful death accident on Lincoln Avenue in Fresno. The accident happened between a big rig and a pickup truck. Reportedly the big rig was traveling westbound on Lincoln Avenue. The pickup truck was southbound on Cornelia Avenue when it ran a stop sign in front of the big rig. The driver of the big rig was unable to stop in time. The pickup burst into flames and the two occupants died at the scene of the accident. The driver of the big rig was hospitalized.

Issues to be investigated include whether the big rig was speeding and whether the stop sign  was obstructed.  Please let us begin to get the facts for you.   Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.  My offices are located just 35 miles from the scene of this accident.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

April 9 Highway 180 accident in Fresno County

On April 9 there was an accident on Highway 180 in Fresno County that resulted in two injured persons. The accident happened between an SUV and a pickup truck on Highway 180 at Bethel Avenue. Two people were hospitalized as a result of the accident. No further details are available at this time. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Highway 65 accident near Porterville with motorcycle

April 8, 2010--A motorcycle vs. auto accident in Visalia resulted in the motorcycle rider being airlifted to a local hospital.  The driver of the vehicle was also hospitalized.  The site of the accident was at Highway 65 and Avenue 2 near Porterville in Tulare County.

This accident occurred just 30 miles from the law offices of Nelson and Rozier in Visalia.  Please call us right away to begin an independent investigation of the vehicle speeds, etc.  We need to inspect the event data recorders in the air bag modules before the vehicle is repaired.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-0159. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Caldwell accident in Visalia

April 8, 2010--Today's accident on Caldwell Avenue just east of Chinowth occurred just steps from our offices.  If you would like this accident investigated further, please give us a call.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

April 5 fatal accident on Highway 46 kills three

On April 5 three people were killed in a wrongful death accident on Highway 46 near Lost Hills. The accident was a head-on collision between a van and a Jeep Cherokee. Three people were pinned in the vehicles and were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Two other people were taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries. There was a small fire in the van which firefighter crews attended to. The stretch of highway was closed for about four hours after the accident. This stretch of highway has been given the nick name Blood Alley due to the high number of fatal crashes that occur here. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Blood Alley deaths on Highway 46

April 5, 2010--Monday's 3 deaths on Highway 46 in Kern County occurred along what has become known as Blood Alley.  A van and a Jeep Cherokee had a head-on collision 2 miles west of Lost Hills between Brown Material Road and Lost Hills Road.  In addition to the three killed, 2 others were injured.

This blog has documented several other Highway 46 accidents in the past year.  If you would like us to investigate your accident, please call before the vehicles are destroyed.  The event data recorders can be downloaded to determine pre-accident speeds, etc.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

April 4 Exeter accident on Spruce Street

On April 4 a truck crashed into a vacant building on Spruce Street in Exeter. Reportedly the man was driving his Ford F-150 on Spruce Street when he crashed into a load-bearing wall of a former medical marijuana facility. The crash caused $120,000 worth of damage. The driver was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center with moderate injuries. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

April 2 I-5 accident near Coalinga

On April 5 five people were injured in an accident on I-5 near Coalinga. Reportedly Brian Retz was driving northbound on I-5 when a sedan suddenly changed lanes in front of him. He braked and swerved right to avoid the sedan. Then he swerved left into the median and the Suburban he was driving overturned. Four people were thrown from the vehicle. The driver of the sedan fled the scene of the accident. All four of the passengers, Matthew Smithson, Sarah Novak, Jenny Novak, and Hunter Retz were minors. All four were taken to Community Regional Medical Center with major injuries.

The scene of this accident is about 30 miles from our law offices.  Before the cars are repaired or destroyed much can be done to investigate this further including downloads of the event data recorders from each airbag to determine speeds for each second pre- accident going back at least five seconds and impact damage analysis.  Please give us a call to get started.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-0159.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

April 6 tractor accident in Kerman

On April 6 a 68-year-old man was hit by a tractor in Kerman. The man was airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center. The location of the accident was near 14000 West Belmont Avenue. No further details are available at this time. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

April 6 School Bus Accident in Fresno


On April 6 there was an accident between a school bus and a car on Shields Avenue in Fresno. Reportedly the accident happened at the intersection of Shields and Hayes Avenue. Several students were in the bus but none reported injuries. The bus was damaged on the panel on the side and the sedan that hit it had major front-end damage. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

April 5 wrongful death accident in Fresno at Clovis Avenue and Butler Avenue


On April 5 Lankin Vang was killed in a wrongful death accident at the intersection of Clovis Avenue and Butler Avenue in Fresno. Reportedly Vang was driving a Toyota Tacoma at a high rate of speed when the truck slammed into a tree. He was taken to Community Regional Medical Center and later died there. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

April 3 wrongful death accident neaqr Reedley

On April 3 Marisela Alvarado was killed and two others were injured in an accident at Englehart and Manning Avenues near Reedley. Reportedly Alvarado was northbound on Englehart when she drove into the path of Armando Gomez. Alvarado was declared dead at the scene of the accident. A passenger in her vehicle, Karina Alvarado, and a passenger in the other car, Brittany Smith, were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

April 3 wrongful death accident in Visalia at Caldwell and Ben Maddox

On April 3 a man was killed in a wrongful death accident at the intersection of Caldwell Avenue and Ben Maddox Way in Visalia. Reportedly the man was driving eastbound on Caldwell in his Acura when he veered off the road and hit a traffic signal pole. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. No other vehicles were involved. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Friday, April 2, 2010

April 1 man injured while working at Visalia business

On April 1 a man was seriously injured after falling 15 to 20 feet off a high shelf at WorkflowOne on Plaza Drive in Visalia. He suffered major injuries and was flown to Community Regional Medical Center. Work related accidents generally have a larger insurance policy to pull from. Please contact us at http://www.nelsonrozier.com/ if you are interested in local, reliable representation.  

April 1 motorcycle accident in Visalia on Court Street


On April 1 a motorcyclist was injured after being hit by a car on Court Street between Myrtle and Noble Avenues. Reportedly the car was turning into a driveway when the accident happened. The driver of the motorcycle was not wearing a helmet and was taken to a local hospital to be treated for a head injury. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

March 30 pedestrian accident in Visalia on Highway 63

On March 30 Rafael Rivera was critically injured in a pedestrian accident on Highway 6 in Visalia. Reportedly Rivera, a transient, was hit by a Suburban while he was crossing Highway 63 between Sweet and Prospect Streets with his shopping cart.  Palemon Viera was the driver of the Suburban abd is being charged with felony hit and run charges after fleeing the scene of the accident. Rivera was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center for treatment and then to Community Regional Medical Center. His injuries are described as life-threatening. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

April 2 two car accident on Highway 168 in Fresno injures two

On April 2 two people were injured in a two-car accident on Highway 168 near Sample Road north of Clovis. The accident occurred just after 7 am. A helicopter was sent to the scene of the accident. No further details are available at this time. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

April 1 Fresno accident at San Jaoquin and Fulton blamed on Toyota Camry

On April 1 a Toyota Camry was involved in a bizarre accident at San Joaquin and Fulton in Fresno. Reportedly Hasmig Megerdichian was trying to park his Camry in front of a farmer's market when the car bounced over a curb, down an alley, over railroad ties back into the parking lot, before finally hitting a parked car which then hit another car. Megerdichian claims that she applied the brake but the car accelerated instead. A passenger in the Camry and a passenger in one of the cars that was hit complained of pain and were taken to a local hospital to be checked out. Due to recent recalls, any accident involving a Toyota warrents further investigation. Please contact us at http://www.nelsonrozier.com/ or call attorney John Rozier at 559-713-0159.

March 31 Highway 180 accident in Fresno

On March 31 Antonio Garza was seriously injured in an accident on Highway 180 at Brawley Avenue. Reportedly Garza failed to stop for a red light and hit a power pole. He was not wearing a seat belt and was partially thrown from the vehicle. The vehicle caught fire as a result of the accident and a witness pulled Garza from the car. He was taken to Community Regional Medical Center. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

April 1 accident in Fresno between a CHP car and pickup truck


On April 1 there was an accident beween a CHP vehicle and a pickup truck on Manning Avenue near Golden State Avenue. A CHP officer and two others suffered injuries ranging from minor to moderate. No further details are available at this time. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

March 31 pedestrian accident near police station in Merced

On March 31 a five-year-old girl was hit by a car outside the police station in Merced. The girl had exited her father's vehicle and ran around the front. Meanwhile a Toyota Prius had just turned onto the street and the girl ran in front of the vehicle. The girl was air lifted to a hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

March 31 wrongful death school bus accident in Richmond kills two

On March 31 Kyle Strang and Prentice Gray Jr. were killed in a wrongful death accident involving a school bus in Richmond. Reportedly Strang was speeding when he lost control of his vehicle, crossed the center median and hit an oncoming school bus. There were no passengers in the bus and the driver was not hurt. Gray was a passenger in Strang's vehicle. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/