Saturday, December 31, 2011

Highway 152 Crash Kills Two Fresno Residents

December 28, 2011- Two Fresno residents were killed in an accident involving two vehicles, on Highway 152 in Merced County, five miles east of the Santa Clara County border, northwest of Fresno.  The crash occurred on Wednesday, at about 4:19 PM.

Mikael Mikaelian, 70, of Clovis, was driving a 2006 Toyota Camry eastbound on Hwy 152, at about 65 mph. He failed to make a right-hand curve correctly and traveled across the center median and into the oncoming westbound traffic.

Mikaelian slammed into a 2004 Ford F-250, driven by Theodore Haynish, 52, of Hollister.

Two passengers in the Camry; Edward Arshag Kalpakian, 84 and Anahid Kalpakian, 76, both from Fresno, were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. It is reported that Edward was in the front passenger seat, while Anahid was seated in the back of the Camry.

Mikaelian suffered serious injuries and had to be medi-flighted to Memorial Medical Center in Modesto.

Haynish received minor injuries and said he would go to the doctor on his own, to receive treatment.

All parties were wearing their safety restraints.  The CHP said that alcohol was not a factor in the accident.

Please give me a call if you need legal representation or a consultation. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave, south of Fresno.

Stolen Vehicle Crashes into Fire Hydrant in Fresno

December 27, 2011- The driver of a stolen vehicle was involved in a crash on Tuesday, in northwest Fresno.

Three teenagers, ages 13, 14, and 15, stole a car and went on a joy ride with it around town.

Ricardo Lopez the owner of the car, said he was warming it up Tuesday morning, and went inside his home to grab something. When he came back out his car was gone.


The 15 year-old suspect crashed the car into a fire hydrant, as they were driving down Marks Avenue, at the intersection of Marks and Holland Avenue. The impact of the accident knocked the fire hydrant off enough to send water shooting into the air.

The teens attempted to run away on foot after the collision, but police apprehended them soon after.

If you need legal help for this accident, please call Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Friday, December 30, 2011

Car Rear-Ends Van on McKinley Avenue in Fresno

December 26, 2011- A two car crash occurred in Fresno, Monday, at about 8 PM.

A van was stopped at a red light, near the Highway 168 off-ramp on McKinley Avenue, between Maple and Cedar avenues. A man driving a Pontiac, was going 40-50 mph. He failed to stop for the light, and slammed into the back of the van.


The driver of the van was not seriously hurt. The driver of the Pontiac suffered moderate injuries and was taken by ambulance to Community Regional Medical Center.

I am a personal injury lawyer, in Visalia, just miles from Fresno. Ready to meet all your legal needs. Please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Merced Man Dies in Crash on M Street and University Drive

December 27, 2011- A Merced crash leaves one man dead and damages home, on Tuesday, just before 1:00 AM. The accident occurred at the intersection of University Drive and M Street.

Zachary Lemas, was driving a 2000 Chevy truck, with a 17 year-old passenger at reportedly a high rate of speed. They were traveling south on M Street.

While Garrett Christopher Smith-Fuentz was driving a gold 1988 Oldsmobile, eastbound on University Drive. The Oldsmobile drove into the intersection and the Chevy swerved to the right. A stop sign is posted on University Drive, but not on M Street.

The front of the Chevy slammed into the driver's side of the Oldsmobile. The force of the crash spun the Oldsmobile into a street light pole, and then it crashed into a home on the street corner.


Part of the pole fell through the roof of the home. It is reported that the occupants in the house were not hurt.

Smith-Fuentz was pinned inside his vehicle, and had to be removed by fire crews. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision.

Lemas and his passenger received minor injuries and taken to the hospital.

The police said alcohol was not a factor in the accident, but that speed was definitely an issue.

Please give me a call if you need legal representation or a consultation. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave, south of Merced.

Car Crashes Down Kern River Canyon near Bakersfield

December 26, 2011- A Lake Isabella man was killed Monday afternoon, when his vehicle crashed into the Kern River Canyon, northeast of Bakersfield.

Valentine Steven Quintana, was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee at about 50 mph, on Highway 178, with his wife Jennifer Quintana. The driver lost control of the Cherokee, near Democrat Springs.

He hit the right dirt shoulder, and over-corrected. The Jeep overturned, and plunged down the canyon.


Valentine Quintana, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Jennifer Quintana suffered major injuries and was taken to Kern Medical Center. She is now in stable condition.

If you need a lawyer please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury specialist handling all types of crashes. I am located in Visalia, north of Bakerfield 559-713-0159.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Car Plunges into Canal in Fresno

December 27, 2011- A car plunged into a canal in Fresno, near Ashlan Avenue and Highway 168, at about 7:05 AM.

The accident occurred on Highway 168's eastbound off ramp at Ashlan Avenue. A white Toyota Corolla crashed through a chain link fence and into the Leaky Acres ponding basin canal.


The driver was not injured in the crash.

If you need legal counseling or representation for this accident, please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier, of Visalia, just miles from the scene of the collision, 559-713-0159.

Pickup Truck Rolls Over on Highway 99 in Modesto

December 24, 2011- A truck crash occurred on southbound Highway 99 in Modesto, north of Fresno, on Saturday at about 10:38 PM.

The pickup truck was traveling south on the freeway, when the driver lost control of the vehicle, after speeding in and out of traffic. The truck hit the center divider, and it rolled over, near the Kansas Avenue exit.

The driver suffered serious injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

The CHP said that alcohol could be a factor in the accident.

Attorney John Rozier is your personal injury lawyer. Please give me a call 559-713-0159. I am located in Visalia, south of Fresno.

Out of Control Car Crashes into Tow Yard in Bakersfield

December 24, 2011- A Bakersfield man was fatally injured in a crash on South Union Avenue, late Saturday night. The accident occurred north of Old Yard Drive.

The 27 year-old driver, Ariel Paredez, was traveling south down Union Avenue when he allowed his Toyota to travel onto the right shoulder of the road, where it struck a concrete curb.

The man lost control of the vehicle, and it hit a building and continued south and hit another building, which took the roof off the Toyota.


The Toyota then crashed through a chain link fence into a tow yard, where hit slammed into three parked vehicles before it crashed through another fence where it finally came to rest.

The driver was taken to the hospital, where he was died. A passenger in the car, Leno Paredez, was injured but refused to be taken to the hospital.

Please give me a call if you need legal representation or a consultation. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave, north of Bakersfield.

Fatal Crash South of Patterson

December 26, 2011- A fatal accident occurred Monday at about 3:50, near Patterson, northwest of Fresno.

The crash took place on a dirt road east of Ward Avenue and north of Fink Road, several miles south of Patterson.

The Highway Patrol are still investigating on whether this was a multiple car crash or just a single vehicle.

One person is reported to have died in the collision.

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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Man Dies in Accident East of Fresno

December 22, 2011- A Sanger man died in a crash, east of Fresno, on Thursday at about 6:30 AM.

Sydney Gee, was driving north on Del Rey Avenue,in his Chevy Malibu. He stopped at the stop sign, at the intersection of Del Rey Ave. and Jensen Avenue.

When Gee pulled into the intersection, he was hit by a Jeep Wrangler, driven by Robert Gomes, of Fresno. Gomes was traveling east on Jensen at about 45 to 50 mph.

Gee was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

Gomes received minor injuries.

Please give us a call, if you are a relative or are in touch with the family, and would like us to investigate this accident further. We are located in Visalia, south of Fresno. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Man on Motorcycle Hurt on Blackstone Ave in Fresno

December 23, 2011- A man riding a motorcycle, crashed in central Fresno, Friday morning. The accident happened just north of Belmont Avenue, on Blackstone Avenue.

The motorcyclist was traveling south on Blackstone Ave. He was riding too close behind a car and slammed into the back of it, when the car slowed down to make a turn.


The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital for treatment, after the crash. The extent of his injuries are unknown.

I am a personal injury lawyer, serving the central valley. Please give me a call if you need help with this collision, Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Update: Wheelchair Bound Man Killed While Crossing Blackstone Ave

December 17, 2011- An arrest has been made in connection to the hit-and-run accident that happened on Saturday, in Fresno, that killed a wheelchair bound man.

The victim, Darin Gardner, was hit by two cars, as he was crossing Blackstone Avenue.

The police were able to identify the drivers of both vehicles from witnesses reports.

Jonathan Jason Howard was arrested, and booked on suspicion for felony hit-an-run. It is believed that he was the driver of the first vehicle that hit Gardner.

The police are still investigating the crash, and the driver of the second vehicle might be charged as well.

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Woman Struck and Killed by Car in Bakersfield

December 21, 2011- A pedestrian died after being hit by a car, in Bakersfield, Wednesday, at about 6:30 PM.

Shelly Keith, was crossing in the crosswalk at the intersection of White Lane and Gosford Road. When Carlo Cordero, the driver of a Ford Excursion, was turning from Gosford Road onto White Lane at 5 mph, and ran into Keith.

Shelly Keith was taken to the hospital after suffering major injuries. She died 30 minutes later in the hospital.

The police report that Cordero was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

This accident requires much more investigation. Please let me help. Attorney John Rozier in Visalia 559-713-0159.

Friday, December 23, 2011

Fog Related Crash Sends Pedestrian to the Hospital in Fresno

December 22, 2011- An accident in Fresno leaves a pedestrian hospitalized, on Thursday morning. The crash happened at about 8:00 AM.

The collision happened in southeast Fresno, at Church Avenue and Maple Avenue. The weather played a part in the accident, with heavy morning fog causing poor driving conditions.


No other details are available at this time.

If you need legal counseling or representation for this accident, please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier, of Visalia, just miles from Fresno, 559-713-0159.

Crash on Highway 33 near Patterson Ends Fatally

December 18, 2011- A woman died Sunday, in an SUV accident on Highway 33, near Patterson, northwest of Fresno, at about 1:00 PM.

67 year-old Ida Perez, of Patterson, was driving a 2003 Toyota Highlander southbound on Highway 33, near Marshall Road. Silvia Moreno, also of Patterson, was a passenger in the vehicle.

Kendall Schene, of Modesto, was driving a 2004 Chevy Suburban. She was traveling west on Marshall Road, where she ran a stop sign at the intersection of Marshall and Hwy 33.

The Chevy's front-end hit the drivers side of the Highlander.

Perez was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. While Moreno suffered serious injuries and was taken to Doctors Medical Center, in Modesto.

Schene suffered moderate injuries, but refused medical treatment.

The collision is under investigation. Drugs and alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the accident.

Please give me a call if you need legal representation or a consultation. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, south of Fresno.

Man Killed in an Accident in Winton

December 15, 2011- A man was killed in a crash, Thursday night in Winton, northwest of Fresno, at approximately 10:30 PM.

Jose Nieto-Ramirez, of Winton, was driving a grey 1998 Hyundai Accent on Cypress Avenue, near Fairlane Avenue.

The driver of a 2004 Infinity G35, Javier Lara Jr, of Atwater, was driving down Fairlane and failed to stop at the posted stop sign at the intersection. The Infinity slammed into the driver's side of the Hyundai.

Nieto-Ramirez died at the scene of the accident.

Lara suffered minor injuries.

Both cars received extensive damage.

I am a personal injury lawyer, serving the central valley. Please give me a call, Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

5 Vehicle Collision on Mooney Boulevard in Visalia

December 20, 2011- A crash happened on Mooney Boulevard between five vehicles, in Visalia, Tuesday. The accident happened between Visalia Parkway and Mid Valley Avenue.

The collision was caused after one vehicle rear-ended another, causing a chain reaction involving five vehicles total.

Only minor injuries were reported.

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Update: Wheelchair Bound Man Killed While Crossing Blackstone Ave

December 17, 2011- An update to the hit-and-run crash, in Fresno, that left a man in a wheelchair dead, Saturday night.

David Gardner was the name of the man, that was hit by two different vehicles, on Blackstone Avenue, between Sierra and Herndon avenues.

It is reported that Gardner was not using a crosswalk. Officers are still trying to find both vehicles, as they sped off after hitting Gardner.

I am a personal injury lawyer, in Visalia, just miles from Fresno. Ready to meet all your legal needs. Please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Car Crashes Through Backyard in Bakersfield

December 16, 2011- A suspected drunk driver crashed into a backyard of a home in Bakersfield, Friday just after 12 AM.

The accident happened on Wilkins Avenue, in the area of South King Street and East Brundage Lane. The car slammed into a shed, destroying it, and broke a water line.


The driver only received minor injuries.

Please give me a call if you need legal representation or a consultation. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave, north of Bakersfield.

Head-on Collision Injures Three People in Visalia

December 16, 2011- Three people were hurt Friday afternoon, in a crash in Visalia.

A silver Chevy Silverado with two occupants, was traveling south on Ben Maddox Way, when its driver ran through a red light as the Chevy was turning east onto Noble Avenue.

The Chevy collided head-on with a Ford Focus that was headed north on Ben Maddox.


The two people in the Silverado, and the driver of the Ford suffered neck and back injuries. They were taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center for treatment.

If you need legal counseling or representation for this accident, please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier, of Visalia, just miles from the scene of the collision, 559-713-0159.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Update: One Killed and Others Injured in a Crash in Bakersfield

December 14, 2011- An update to the fatal crash that happened in Bakersfield on Truxtun Avenue, Wednesday, at about 1:04 PM. The accident happened between a Cadillac and a medical transport van.

Both wheelchair passengers have been reported to have been securely fastened, with the chairs strapped down, and the passengers secured in seat belts. One of them was killed and the other majorly injured.

The driver of the Cadillac has been identified at Helen Louise Watson Patterson. While the driver of the van was Desiree Rene Foglesong.

The van is owned by Valley Medical Transport.

If you need a lawyer please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury specialist handling all crashes. I am located in Visalia, north of Bakersfield 559-713-0159

Accident on Highway 152 Results in Two Girls Seriously Hurt

December 19, 2011- Two girls from Fresno suffered major injures in a crash Monday, on Highway 152. The accident happened west of Highway 99, in Madera County, at about 6:30 AM.

Carey Johnson, of Fresno, was driving a car that the two girls were passengers in. Johnson was traveling west on Highway 152, when he made a U-turn and collided with another car driven by Danny Swenson, of Clovis.

Swenson was also westbound on Highway 152, and was unable to stop in time before crashing with Johnson's car.

The two girls received serious injuries, and Johnson minor injuries. They were taken to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.

Swenson was not injured in the accident.

If you need a lawyer please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury specialist handling all types of crashes. I am located in Visalia, south of Fresno 559-713-0159.

Kern County Deputy Hits Two Pedestrians in Oildale

December 16, 2011- Two pedestrians are dead after being hit by Kern County Sheriff's patrol car, in Oildale, minutes from Bakersfield, at about 7:30 PM Friday.

The pedestrians, Daniel Hiler and Chrystal Jolley Clevenger, were pushing a small motorcycle near the intersection of Norris Road and Diane Drive.

A Kern County Sheriff's deputy, Deputy Swearengin, was responding to a call, and driving west on Norris Rd. Reportedly he was driving about 60 mph, and did not have his lights on. Swearengin hit Hiler and Jolley as they were crossing the darkened street.

It is reported that Hiler and Jolley were not crossing the road in a crosswalk.



The man and woman were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Swearengin suffered minor injuries.

The CHP have said that they are investigating the accident and it could take months before it is complete.

Jolley leave behind three children, and Hiler leaves behind a wife and two kids.

This accident requires much more investigation. Please let me help. Attorney John Rozier in Visalia, north of Oildale 559-713-0159.

Jeep Hits Big Rig in a Fog Related Crash near Visalia

December 16, 2011- a semi truck accident occurred on a Highway 99 overpass, near Visalia, Friday at about 6:30 PM.

A Jeep Cherokee was driving east on Avenue 120, when the driver was blinded by heavy fog. The 49 year-old driver hit the big rig, as the truck was turning onto Avenue 120.

The CHP reported that the Jeep was traveling at 45 mph, too fast for the foggy conditions.

The driver of the Jeep was injured and hospitalized. The semi truck driver was not hurt.

Please give me a call if you need legal representation or a consultation. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Madera Man Died in an Accident on Highway 145

December 16, 2011- A man from Madera, north of Fresno, died after a head-on crash Friday afternoon, on Highway 145.

The 47 year-old man was riding in a Dodge Shadow, headed west, when the car slammed into a pickup truck that turned right in front of it.

The driver of the Dodge Shadow suffered moderate injuries. The man, who was a passenger, was not wearing a seat belt, and died at the scene of the accident.

The two people that were in the truck, received minor to moderate injuries.

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Wheelchair Bound Man Killed While Trying to Cross Blackstone Avenue

December 17, 2011- A hit-and-run accident leaves a man in a wheelchair dead, in Fresno, Saturday, at about 7:45 PM.

The wheelchair bound man was crossing Blackstone Avenue, between Sierra and Herndon. He was not in a crosswalk while crossing, and it is reported that the lights in that part of the street were not clearly lit.

The man was struck by one vehicle, that has been described as a dark colored compact car. The man was thrown from his wheelchair after the first car hit him, and was struck by another vehicle, that could be a tan-colored Chevy Tahoe SUV.


Both drivers did not stop after hitting the man. They now face charges of felony hit-and-run, even though the man in the wheelchair was at fault.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

Please give me a call if you need legal representation or a consultation. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave.

Unknown Man Seriously Injured in Crash near Bakersfield

December 12, 2011- An unknown driver of a stolen car, was seriously hurt in a crash in Bakersfield, Monday at about 1 PM. The accident happened near Shafter, on Magnolia Avenue, just north of Lerdo Highway.

The driver was behind the wheel of a green, 2000 Honda, when he lost control of the car. The Honda swerved into an almond orchard, and flipped several times through the trees. It is reported that the impact nearly split the dashboard in half.

The victim was pinned in the vehicle and had to be medi-flighted to Kern Medical Center for treatment. He is still in critical condition.


Officers reported that the car had been called in as stolen, and the man was not carrying any identification. At that time they could not fingerprint him, because he was so badly hurt.

The officers describe the victim as an Hispanic male in his early 20's. Height about 5' 7" and weight 116 lbs.

Please give us a call, if you are a relative or are in touch with the family, and would like us to investigate this accident further. We are located in Visalia, north of Bakersfield. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Bicyclist Struck and Killed in Oakhurst

December 12, 2011- A bicyclist was hit and killed Tuesday in Oakhurst, north of Fresno, at about 2 PM.

The man was riding his bike west on Road 426, near Elliot Drive in the middle of the road. He crossed into the eastbound lane, into the path of an oncoming Toyota Camry and was hit head-on.

The bicyclist was seriously injured and taken to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno, where he later died.

The Camry's driver, Jessica Ketscher-Singh of North Fork, and her two passengers, which included a 2 year-old boy, were not hurt in the crash.

If you need legal counseling or representation for this accident, please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier, of Visalia, just miles from Fresno, 559-713-0159.

Accident at Peach & Holland in Clovis Injures Three

December 13, 2011- A 10 year-old girl and two others were hurt in a crash in Clovis, minutes from Fresno, Tuesday night.

A man drove his car out of an alleyway, and ran into the back of another vehicle, near the intersection of Peach Avenue and Holland Avenue.

Two people were inside the car that got hit, including the girl. They received minor injuries.

The driver of the other vehicle was also injured and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

I am a personal injury lawyer, serving the central valley. Please give me a call, Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Monday, December 19, 2011

Fatality in a Crash on Grangeville Blvd near Lemoore

December 13, 2011- A two vehicle accident ends in fatality, near Lemoore, just minutes from Visalia, on Tuesday, at about 6:50 AM.

Jorge Martinez, of Hanford, was driving a 1994 Ford Thunderbird, westbound on Grangeville Boulevard, near the intersection of 15th Avenue and Grangeville.

A 2003 Jeep Cherokee traveling east on Grangeville Blvd., at about 50-55 mph, drifted into the westbound lane and slammed into the Thunderbird.

After the impact of the crash, the Thunderbird rolled into a nearby field.

Martinez was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision.

The driver of the Cherokee was taken to Adventist Medical Center in Hanford, were she was treated for minor injuries.

If you need legal counseling or representation for this accident, please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier, of Visalia, just miles from the scene of the collision, 559-713-0159.

One Killed and Others Injured in a Crash in Bakersfield

December 14, 2011- One person was killed and two others injured in a crash, on Wednesday in Bakersfield, at about 1:04 PM.

An older woman was driving a silver Cadillac east on Truxtun Avenue, when she tried to turn north onto Westwind Drive. She pulled right into the path of a medical transportation van that was taking three passengers west on Truxtun. Two of those passengers were wheelchair bound.

The impact from the collision caused the van to leave the road and run up into a disabled access ramp, finally coming to rest after hitting a tree outside of Camino Real restaurant.



A woman passenger died in an ambulance as it was on its way to Kern Medical Center. Another woman from the van suffered serious injuries and was also taken to Kern Medical. It is reported that she is in critical condition. Both women were the ones that were in wheelchairs.

The woman who was driving the van, and a male passenger were not injured in the accident.

The Cadillac driver received moderate injuries and was also taken to the hospital.

I am a personal injury lawyer, in Visalia, just miles from Bakersfield. Ready to meet all your legal needs. Please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Update: Elderly Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Car in Modesto

December 9, 2011- An update to the accident that happened in Modesto where an elderly woman was hit while walking to here mailbox, on Friday, at approximately 2:45 PM.

The woman hit and killed was Elsaree Duncan-Murray.

A 44 year-old Patterson man, not a woman, was driving his 2004 Honda west on Paradise, when the elderly woman stepped into the path of his car.

If you need a lawyer please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury specialist handling all types of crashes. I am located in Visalia, south of Modesto, 559-713-0159.

Fatal Hit and Run in Bakersfield on Panama Lane

December 12, 2011- A hit-and-run accident leads to the death of one man, in Bakersfield at about 8 PM Monday.

Gregory Paul King was walking across Panama Lane outside a marked crosswalk, when he was hit by, what appeared to be, a dark colored GMC or Chevy truck headed east on Panama. The collision happened between South Union Avenue and Cottonwood Road.


Authorities released a surveillance photo of the suspects vehicle. The truck possibly has a tool box inthe bed, and should be damaged in the front headlights.

After the crash the vehicle fled the scene.

47 year-old King died at the scene of the crash.

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Friday, December 16, 2011

Serious Injuries in a Head-on Accident in Kern County

December 12, 2011- Five people from Bakersfield were hurt Monday, east of McKittrick, at about 6:30 AM.

Luis Mooney, was driving west on Reserve Road at a high speed and slammed head-on into another vehicle, driven by Brent Pierson, after Mooney's vehicle had crossed the center line.

Mooney was seriously injured and had to be airlifted to Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield.

Pierson and three passengers in the other vehicle were also injured and taken by ambulance to Kern Medical.

If you need a lawyer please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury specialist handling all types of crashes. I am located in Visalia, north of Bakersfield 559-713-0159.

Hanford Man Dies in a Crash on Grangeville Boulevard

December 13, 2011- A man died in a fatal accident near Hanford, west of Visalia, Tuesday morning, at about 6:50 AM.

The 36 year-old Hanford man, was driving a Ford Thunderbird west on Grangeville Boulevard. While a Jeep Cherokee, driven by Victoria Mavricakis, of Hanford, was traveling east on Grangeville, west of 15th Avenue, at about 50-55 mph.

For reasons unknown, Mavricakis's Jeep drifted into the westbound lane and hit the driver's side of the Thunderbird.

The Hanford man was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

The CHP reported that alcohol and drugs were not a factor in the collision. Both drivers were wearing seat belts.

This accident requires much more investigation. Please let me help. Attorney John Rozier in Visalia 559-713-0159.

Highway 65 Crash Ends Fatally for a Lindsay Man

December 13, 2011- A traffic accident on Highway 65, south of Lindsay, just miles from Visalia, ends fatally for one man, Tuesday at about 11 AM.

A 79 year-old Lindsay man was driving a Ford Ranger truck westbound on Avenue 208. He slowed at the intersection of Ave. 208 and Highway 65, then started to cross the roadway, before completely stopping at the stop sign.

He was broadsided by a Boulder Creek Rockery truck after moving into the intersection. The semi truck was traveling northbound on Hwy 65.


The Ford's driver died at the scene of the crash.

Lin Jones, the driver of the semi, and his brother Jack Jones, both from Tulare, received minor injuries and were taken to Sierra View District Hospital, in Porterville.

If you need a lawyer please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury specialist handling all crashes. I am located in Visalia 559-713-0159

DUI Crash Involving 3 Vehicles on Highway 190 near Porterville

December 12, 2011- A Porterville man faces DUI charges after a crash on Highway 190, southeast of Visalia, on Monday, at approximately 2:40 PM.

Arturo Lara, was driving a Chevy Colorado eastbound on Hwy 190, when he passed another car and crashed into the back of a Ford Taurus that was stopped at a stop sign. The Taurus yielded at the intersection of Westwood Road, and Highway 190.

The impact from the accident, pushed the Taurus, driven by Alex Lucio of Porterville, into the intersection, where it collided with a Ford pickup truck. The Ford was driven by Louis Gurrola of Terra Bella.

Lara and Lucio were both injured and taken to Sierra View District Hospital. Lara was charged with felony DUI.

I am a personal injury lawyer, in Visalia, just miles from Porterville. Ready to meet all your legal needs. Please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Visalia Unified School Bus Hit on Akers Street

December 15, 2011- A school bus crash occurred Thursday, in Visalia, at about 7:30 AM.

The bus, driven by Robert Velardez, was headed north on Akers Street, for Cottonwood Creek Elementary. Velardez had just picked up four school kids about 100 yards before the accident happened.

Sandra Serpa, driving a 2003 Lincoln Navigator, was southbound on Akers St., when she turned right in front of the Visalia Unified School District bus.


Serpa said that she was looking at a friend's home as she turned her SUV east onto West Nellis Court, and didn't see the bus.

The four students on the bus were checked out by paramedics, and were found to be uninjured.

Serpa suffered minor injuries, but did not go to the hospital. Velardez was not hurt in the accident.

Please give me a call if you need legal representation or a consultation. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Three Vehicle Crash Ends in One Driver Fleeing the Scene in Fresno

December 13, 2011- A hit-and-run car crash happened in Fresno, Tuesday morning.

The accident occurred between three vehicles, at B Street and California Avenue. A female driver of one of the cars sped away from the scene of the collision, after it happened.


No one was injured in the incident.

Fresno police are investigating the collision.

Attorney John Rozier is your personal injury lawyer. Please give me a call 559-713-0159. I am located in Visalia on Caldwell Ave, south of Fresno.

Big Rig Hits Parked Cars After Driver Has Heart Attack

December 9, 2011- A man driving a semi truck hit five parked vehicles after having a heart attack, on Friday, near Madera, north of Fresno. The crash occurred at about 10:30 PM.

Jimmy Brewer of Madera, was towing two double trailers behind his rig at about 10 mph, on the private property at Road 27 1/2, south of Avenue 12. He went into cardiac arrest and slumped over the steering wheel.

The big rig slammed into five parked, vehicles, that were unoccupied, and stopped against one of the cars.

A co-worker was the one to find Brewer in his semi truck, unconscious. Brewer was taken to Madera Community Hospital. It is reported that he was in critical, but stable condition.

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Crash on I-5 Kills One Person near Buttonwillow

December 11, 2011- A man from San Jose was killed Sunday on Interstate 5 after a crash flipped his vehicle, near Buttonwillow, west of Bakersfield. The accident occurred at about 1 PM.

Lope Cruz Fuentes, of San Jose, was northbound on I-5, south of Buena Vista Road, just north of Highway 223, in his Mitsubishi SUV. Fuentes drifted into the center median of the freeway. He tried to drive back onto the highway and over-corrected, causing the SUV to roll several times.

Fuentes died at the scene of the accident. Three passengers in the Mitsubishi suffered moderate to major injuries and were taken to the hospital.

If you need a lawyer please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury specialist handling all types of crashes. I am located in Visalia, north of Bakersfield 559-713-0159.

Teenager Killed in Accident on Highway 99 near Earlimart

December 9, 2011- A 19 year-old woman was killed Friday at about 11 PM, near Earlimart, south of Visalia, on Highway 99.

Yvette Gonzalez, of Kerman, was driving a 1998 Chevy Cavalier southbound on Highway 99, just north of Avenue 56. She allowed her car to drift into the right lane where it side swiped another vehicle, driven by Leonardo Barajas, of Fresno.

It is unclear what kind of vehicle Barajas was driving. Different reports claim it was either a 2005 Volvo, or a semi truck.

After hitting the other vehicle, the Cavalier went out of control, into the right shoulder of the roadway, smashing into a metal guardrail. Gonzalez was not wearing her safety restraint, and was thrown from the Chevy Cavalier.

She suffered major injuries and was taken by ambulance to Delano Regional Medical Center. She was later pronounced dead in the hospital

Gladays Angle Angel, a passenger in the Chevy, was wearing her seat belt and suffered only minor injuries.

Barajas was also wearing his seat belt and was uninjured in the crash.

If you need legal counseling or representation for this accident, please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier, of Visalia, just miles from the scene of the collision on Highway 99, 559-713-0159.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Child Ejected from SUV after Crash in Tulare

December 11, 2011- A 5 year-old boy was seriously hurt after he was thrown from a vehicle, that crashed near Tulare, Sunday afternoon. The accident happened at about 1:15 PM.

Cindy Lopez was driving north in her SUV, on Spacer Drive, just south of Avenue 200. Her vehicle swerved off the right shoulder of the road, and she lost control after over-correcting. The SUV flipped over, and Lopez's son was ejected from the vehicle.

The child was flown to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno, after suffering major injuries.

Lopez and three other children received minor injuries.

It is reported that all occupants in the SUV were wearing seat belts.

If you need legal counseling or representation for this accident, please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier, of Visalia, just miles from the scene of the collision, 559-713-0159.

Man Arrested for Purposely Driving Into His Girlfriend in Bakersfield

December 8, 2011- A woman was hit by her boyfriend, and dragged several feet with his truck in east Bakersfield, Thursday night.

The couple has been arguing on Flower Street. The man drove up onto the curb at Flower and Virginia Avenue, and drove into his girlfriend.


The man then took off in his truck, but then returned later to the scene of the accident and was arrested.

The woman was hurt, but her injuries do not appear to be life threatening.

If you need a lawyer please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury specialist handling all types of crashes. I am located in Visalia, north of Bakersfield 559-713-0159.

Update: High Speed Chase on Highway 99 Ends in a Crash near Bakersfield

December 1, 2011-  A mother and her two kids were trapped inside a car during a high speed chase, that ended in a crash. The accident occurred on Highway 99 near Bakersfield, Thursday night.

LaJohn Richardson was driving his Cadillac, with passenger Sheila Early, and her sons' Jeremiah and Terryion, and also her brother. As they were leaving Tulare to head home to Fresno, Richardson drove south onto Highway 99, instead of north.

A Kern County Sheriff's deputy clocked the Cadillac at about 100 mph, and tried to pull him over. Deputies broke off the chase, but Richardson just kept going.

Richardson lost control of his vehicle and flipped several times on Hwy 99 near a dairy.


Richardson suffered major injuries and was medi-flighted to Kern Medical Center.

Early, her two boys, and her brother were also taken to the hospital for treatment.

LaJohn Richardson faces charges of DUI, driving with a suspended license, and child endangerment.

Please give me a call if you need legal representation or a consultation. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave.

Woman Struck by Car on Chester Ave. in Bakersfield

December 6, 2011- A pedestrian was hit by a car and suffered major injuries Tuesday night, in Bakersfield.

Debra Jones, a 57 year-old woman was crossing North Chester Avenue, when she stepped off the median and was struck by a vehicle.

She was seriously hurt, including head trauma.

Investigators are not sure yet, whether she was in a crosswalk or not.

If you need legal help for this accident, please call Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Elderly Pedestrian Struck and Killed By Car in Modesto

December 9, 2011- A pedestrian was killed Friday in Modesto, north of Fresno, at about 2:45 PM.

A woman in a grey Honda was driving westbound on Paradise Road, between Shiloh Road and Hart Road. An elderly woman crossed the street to go to her mailbox, and walked right in front of the Honda.

The woman, who was in her late 70's, died at the scene of the accident.


Officers reported that the elderly woman left the home without the family member knowing. They came from the nearby home shortly after the crash.

I am a personal injury lawyer, serving the central valley. Please give me a call, Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Pedestrian Hit near Highway 99 in Bakersfield

December 8, 2011- A hit-and-run crash injures a pedestrian in Bakersfield, on Thursday, at about 8 PM.

The accident happened at White Lane, near Highway 99. 36 year-old Melanie Parker was crossing White Lane, when a white Toyota truck struck her and then fled the scene.

Parker suffered major injuries, but it is reported that she is recovering.

Police are trying to apprehend the suspect.

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Two Passengers Pinned Under Truck in Fresno

December 7, 2011- Two women were hurt after they were pinned under a run away truck, in southeast Fresno, on Wednesday night.

The two women were passengers in a Toyota Tundra pickup truck. The truck entered a driveway near Minnewawa Avenue and Belmont Avenue. The driver of the Toyota got out of the truck, but left the vehicle in drive with the two women inside.

The truck started to roll as the two passengers tried to get out. Both women were dragged until both front right and left tires pinned them to the ground.


A Good Samaritan witnessed the accident and rescued the women by using his tire jack to raise the truck and pull the women free.

Both passengers suffered moderate to major injuries and were taken to Community Regional Medical Center.

If you need legal counseling or representation for this accident, please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier, of Visalia, just miles from Fresno, 559-713-0159.

Highway 41 Crash near Easton

December 8, 2011- A fiery crash occurred Thursday, on Highway 41 near Easton, just miles from Fresno. The accident happened at about 7:30 AM.

An SUV was northbound on Highway 41. While a Ford pickup truck was westbound on South Avenue.  The truck did not stop at the posted sign that was at the intersection. It slammed into the SUV.

The impact of the collision caused the truck to burst into flames. Both drivers had to be pulled from their vehicles.


The truck's driver received moderate to major injuries and was taken to the hospital. The SUV's driver suffered minor injuries.

If you need a lawyer please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury specialist handling all types of crashes. I am located in Visalia, south of Fresno 559-713-0159.

Monday, December 12, 2011

Semi Truck Spills Acid on Highway 198 After Crash

December 6, 2011- A semi truck crash closes Highway 198 near Coalinga, west of Visalia, on Tuesday at about 11 AM.

A big rig hauling a form of sulfuric acid overturned on the highway near Parkfield Grade, causing the liquid to leak onto the roadway.

No other vehicles were involved in the accident. The truck driver was not injured.

The roads were closed in both directions, until crews could come in and clean up the spill.

If you need legal help for this accident, please call Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Pedestrian Hit on Cedar Avenue in Fresno

December 4, 2011- A pedestrian was hit by a car, in Fresno, just before 6 PM, Sunday.

The unidentified woman was walking across Cedar Avenue, near Shields Avenue. Officers reported that she was not in a cross walk at the time of the accident. The driver of a Saturn car did not see the woman as she crossed the street and hit her.

The pedestrian suffered major injuries and was reported to be in critical condition.

The driver was not cited in the crash.

If you need a lawyer please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury specialist handling all types of crashes. I am located in Visalia, south of Fresno 559-713-0159.

Two Modesto Men Die on Highway 4 in Crash With a Big Rig

December 1, 2011- Two men from Modesto died in an accident Thursday, on Highway 4, northwest of Fresno. The accident occurred shortly after 12 PM.

Matthew Richard Burkett, and his passenger, Walter Alexander White, were in a 2006 Chevy pickup truck, headed east on Highway 4, east of Discovery Bay.

A Waterford man, driving a semi truck with two trailers full of dirt, was also headed east on the highway. He prepared to make a left turn into a private driveway. The big rig was being followed by a few other rigs with trailers.

Burkett noticed the slower traffic ahead and moved the Chevy into the oncoming lane to pass all the big rigs, right when the first big rig began to turn left into the driveway.

Burkett tried to stop before hitting the semi truck, but was not able to in time. The impact of the crash pushed both vehicles off the road and into an irrigation canal.

The semi truck came to rest on its left side, but the driver was able to get out of the vehicle.

The Chevy flipped over and came to rest on its roof, under the water in the canal.

Burkett and White were not able to get out of the truck, and died at the scene of the collision.

The big rig driver was not injured.

The CHP report that drugs and alcohol were not a factor in the accident. The incident is still being investigated.

Please give us a call, if you are a relative or are in touch with the family, and would like us to investigate this accident further. We are located in Visalia, south of Modesto. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Fatal Crash on Highway 198 near Three Rivers

December 10, 2011- A man was killed on Saturday near Three Rivers, east of Visalia, in a car crash that happened at about 10 PM.

A 1998 Saturn, driven by a Wildomar man, was headed east on Highway 198, east of Craig Ranch Road. The driver made an unsafe turn, that caused him to loose control of his car.

The Saturn drove off the highway, hit sign posts, and into a dirt embankment. The impact of the car with the embankment caused it to flip over.

The driver was not wearing his seat belt, and died at the scene of the accident.

Donald Payne, of Sequoia National Park, sustained minor injuries. He was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center, in Visalia.

If you need legal counseling or representation for this accident, please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier, of Visalia, just miles from the scene of the collision, 559-713-0159.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Car Hits Gas Main in Kingsburg

December 5, 2011- A car hit a gas main in Kingsburg, just minutes from Fresno, at about 1 PM.

The accident happened on Sierra Street, near 20th Street, right near the Kingsburg High School. The crash caused gas to leak into the neighborhood.

Gas Company crews had to dig into the road in order to turn the gas main off.


Officers said that no one was hurt and there were no evacuations needed.

The cause of the collision is still under investigation.

If you need legal help for this accident, please call Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Friday, December 9, 2011

Modesto Crash Slows Traffic After Car Hits Power Pole

November 30, 2011- A car hit a power pole in Modesto, north of Fresno, Wednesday at approximately 3:30 PM.

The crash occurred on Claribel Road, between Coffee Road and McHenry Avenue. The car was heavily damaged in the accident, but no injuries were reported.


Officers believe that alcohol was a factor in the collision.

Traffic was slowed down on this busy street, while officers and utility crews worked to clear the wreckage.

If you need legal help for this accident, please call Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159. I am located in Visalia, south of Modesto.

High Speed Pursuit Ends in Four Injured in Bakersfield

December 1, 2011- Four people, including two children, were injured in a crash after a high speed chase, south of Bakersfield, Thursday at about 8 PM.

A vehicle, carrying two adults and two kids, was pursued by sheriff's deputies. Speeds reached up to 90 mph. At one point deputies ended the pursuit, because they felt it was too dangerous.

The pursued car flew through the intersection of Bear Mountain Boulevard and Stine Road, where it became airborne, flying through several trees and then flipped over.


The driver suffered major injuries and was medi-flighted to Kern Medical center. The other occupants were also taken to the hospital. The extent of their injuries is unknown.

The driver of the car is being investigated for DUI.

If you need a lawyer please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury specialist handling all crashes. I am located in Visalia 559-713-0159

DUI Accident Kills One Person in Bakersfield

December 3, 2011- An alleged drunk driver is to blame for a crash that happened Saturday morning, at about 9 AM, in Bakersfield.

Leon Jones and his passenger Billy Ray Willis Jr., were headed eastbound on Highway 178. Jones lost control of the vehicle and ran his car off the Oswell Street off-ramp. The car crashed down an embankment through some bushes, a chain link fence, and into an empty used-car parking lot, where it slammed into a metal sign post.

Both Jones, and Willis Jr. were pinned inside the car until fire crews came and cut them out.

Willis was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Jones suffered major injuries and was taken to the hospital.

He faces felony charges of DUI and vehicular manslaughter.

Please give me a call if you need legal representation or a consultation. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave.

Car Crashes into House in Fresno

November 30, 2011- A man driving in southwest Fresno crashed his car into a home, Wednesday morning, at about 11 AM.

The accident happened at Clara Avenue and Drummond Avenue.

The man was spinning the tires on his car in the middle of the street, when he lost control of the vehicle. The car plowed through the fence and into the house.


The resident of the house said he woke up to find the car in the next room.  The car hit a female dog, and one of her puppies. Both animals died in the crash.

The driver and another occupant in the vehicle ran away from the scene of the collision. No word on whether they were caught.

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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Man from Plainview Killed in Crash on Highway 65

December 2, 2011- A man was killed in a crash on Highway 65, southeast of Visalia, at about 12:30 AM, Friday.

The 27 year-old Plainview man was driving a 2005 Jeep Cherokee east on Highway 190, when he turned right onto southbound Highway 65. The Jeep swerved off the road, and went down an embankment.

The driver who has not been named, died at the scene of the accident.

I am a personal injury lawyer, serving the central valley. Please give me a call, Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Semi Truck Crashes on Hwy 99 Taking out Freeway Soundwall in Modesto

November 28, 2011- A big rig rolled on Highway 99, Monday morning taking out 92 feet of sound wall, that separated the freeway from Sisk Road, in Modesto. The accident occurred at about 2:15 AM.

Juan Alvarado, of Patterson, was driving a semi truck with tanks containing a liquid cheese byproduct. He was traveling north on Highway 99, just south of Earl Street. Alvarado made a lane change from the center lane to the slow lane, and lost control of his rig.

The big rig rolled over and crashed through the sound wall, sending splintered wood across Sisk Road, which parallels the freeway.


Sisk Road was shut down between Whitcomb Way and Brenner Way to clean up the debris and remove the truck.

Alvarado was not injured in the crash.

Please give me a call if you need legal representation or a consultation. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, south of Modesto.

Pedestrian Hit and Killed on McHenry Ave in Modesto

November 23, 2011- a man died after being hit by two cars in Modesto, Wednesday night at approximately 8:20 PM.

The pedestrian, who was in his late teens to early 20's, was crossing on McHenry Avenue, just south of Briggsmore Avenue. As he was walking across the northbound lanes he was stuck by the first vehicle, followed by the second.

The man suffered major injuries and was taken to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

This pedestrian was the second to be struck and killed by a vehicle in Modesto within the last week.

Please give us a call, if you are a relative or are in touch with the family, and would like us to investigate this accident further. We are located in Visalia, south of Modesto. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Truck Spills Load of Sewage in Fresno on Parkway Drive

November 28, 2011- An accident in Fresno involving a sewage truck leaves a big mess on the street near Herndon Avenue and Parkway Drive. The crash occurred at 10:41 AM.

The truck driving eastbound on Parkway Drive, lost control and spilled its load. Cars began spinning out on the substance, between Parkway to Golden State Boulevard.

Road crews and Fresno County's Environmental Health Unit closed that section of the street and cleaned up the mess. Which was reported to be 25 to 30 feet in diameter.

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Semi Truck Crash in Bakersfield Ends in Fatality

December 6, 2011- a person was killed in an accident in Bakersfield at about 12 PM.

A semi truck, carrying water in it's tank, overturned on Round Mountain Road, near the area the roads turns into China Grade Loop.


The CHP reported that the driver took the curve too fast, and lost control, flipping his big rig.


The driver was pinned in the truck and died at the scene of the accident.

Please give us a call, if you are a relative or are in touch with the family, and would like us to investigate this accident further. We are located in Visalia, north of Bakersfield. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Man Died in a Crash on Olive Ave in Fresno

December 5, 2011- a crash in east Fresno, leaves one person dead and three injured, at about 8 AM.

The driver of a 1960’s Chevy Nova left a gas station headed west, and swerved into oncoming traffic. He crashed into a 2010 Dodge pickup truck on Olive Avenue, near Peach Avenue.


The Chevy Nova’s driver, a 29 year-old man with a suspended license, was killed in the collision. The driver of the truck and two children suffered minor injuries and were taken to Community Regional Medical Center.

I am a personal injury lawyer, in Visalia, just miles from Fresno. Ready to meet all your legal needs. Please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Monday, December 5, 2011

Suspected DUI Crash in Downtown Visalia

December 3, 2011- A driver and his passenger crashed their vehicle into a tree in downtown Visalia, Saturday, at about 12:30 AM.

A 1999 Pontiac Trans Am, driven by Ozvaldo Mendoza, struck a curb and lost control of his car. The Trans Am spun out of control and hit a tree at the corner of Main Street and Floral Street.

Mendoza, and the passenger, Jesus Aguilar received major injuries and were taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center.

It is reported that alcohol was a factor in the crash, and Mendoza was arrested for DUI.

Please give me a call if you need legal representation or a consultation. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave.

Pedestrian in Critical Condition after Being Hit in Fresno

November 22, 2011- A woman was seriously injured after she was hit by a truck Tuesday at 6:53 PM, in Fresno.

The woman, in her mid-20’s, was crossing the street at Blackstone Avenue, and Voorman Avenue. She was in the fast lane when a man in a pickup truck slammed into her.

She was rushed to Community Regional Medical Center, where she was reported to be in critical condition.

There is no indication that alcohol was a factor in the crash.

If you need legal counseling or representation for this accident, please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier, of Visalia, just miles from Fresno, 559-713-0159.

Stolen SUV Crashed Behind Restaurant in Bakersfield

November 22, 2011- A man crashed a stolen vehicle Tuesday morning behind a restaurant in Bakersfield.

The CHP attempted to pull over the suspect at River Run Bouleveard, but the driver wouldn’t stop. The officers chased the SUV, with speeds reaching 70 mph before the crash.


The accdent happened behind the Elephant Bar restaurant, at Stockdale Highway and Old River Road, after the suspect lost control of the SUV.

He was arrested after the crash, after he tried to escape on foot.

No word on whether he was injured in the incident.

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Friday, December 2, 2011

Drunk Driver Involved in Hit-and-Run in Bakersfield

November 27, 2011- A drunk driver hit a motorcyclist early Sunday morning and then fled the scene, in Bakersfield.

Bakersfield police officers had a DUI checkpoint on Union Avenue, near the crash that happened on Golden State Highway. After the drunk driver hit the motorcycle with his pickup truck, the driver fled as officers raced to the scene of the crash.

After a short pursuit officers arrested the driver and charged him with DUI, felony hit-and-run, and failing to yield to police.

The motorcycle victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to the hospital.

If you need a lawyer please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury specialist handling all types of crashes. I am located in Visalia, north of Bakersfield 559-713-0159.

Double Fatality Caused by Drunk Driver in Clovis

November 27, 2011- a double-fatal crash happened early Sunday morning in Clovis just minutes from Fresno. The accident happened at about 2 AM.

Larry Garcia, of Clovis, was driving under the influence in his black Toyota pickup truck, when he slammed into a white Acura at the intersection of Minnewawa Avenue and Barstow Avenue, after he ran the red light.

The occupants of the Acura were Jessica Matthes, of Sacramento, and Keith Smith of Clovis.

Smith, the driver of the Acura, was killed instantly in the collision. Matthes was seriously injured and later died at Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno.

Garcia received minor injuries. He was arrest and booked for DUI and vehicular manslaughter.

If you need legal counseling or representation for this accident, please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier, of Visalia, just miles from the scene of the collision, 559-713-0159.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Pregnant Woman Trapped in Car After Crash near Bakersfield

November 2, 2011- A Wednesday morning crash traps pregnant woman in car, in Arvin, miles from Bakersfield.

The accident occurred between four vehicles along Comanche Road and Sunset Boulevard, just before 8 AM.

The CHP said the car ended up in different directions, so they didn’t know at that moment how the collision happened. They claim that the win and blowing dust were probably contributing factors for the incident.


A pregnant woman was trapped in her car until crews could get her out. She was said to have minor injuries.

Two other people were also hurt. All three were taken to the hospital.

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Semi Truck Overturns near Grapevine Road Exit on I-5

November 29, 2011- A big rig accident on Interstate 5, south of Bakersfield, closed a highway exit while crews removed the wreckage Tuesday.

The semi truck with double trailers was driving northbound on I-5. The front trailer was hauling 20 55 gallon drums of an unknown substance. While traveling on the highway at the Grapevine Road exit, the semi overturned after the brakes caught on fire. Some of the drums leaked all over the road after the crash.


The hazmat team was called in to clean up the mess. The substance was identified as nontoxic enough to turn the clean up over to Kern County crews.

I am a personal injury lawyer, in Visalia, just miles from Bakersfield. Ready to meet all your legal needs. Please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.