Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Crash on Highway 99 in Modesto Ends in One Fatality

February 29, 2012- A crash on Highway 99 in Modesto leaves one person dead, on Wednesday. The accident happened at about 4:00 AM.

A woman was driving a 1998 Mercury southbound on Highway 99. She lost control of her car while changing lanes, and the vehicle spun.

The car then swerved to the left and hit the metal guardrail north of the Crows Landing Road exit. The Mercury then veered back to the right and overturned.

The driver was taken to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, where she was pronounced dead.

Passengers Cory Bridgeman, 24, of Ceres and Stephen Johnson, 17, of Modesto were taken to Memorial Medical Center in Modesto with undetermined injuries.

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

SUV Crashes Through Fence and Into Shed in Fresno

February 28, 2012- An SUV crashed into a yard and shed on Tuesday afternoon, in Fresno.

Police say they received a call of an SUV through a fence at Washington Avenue, near Barton Avenue. Minutes later, they got another call from a man claiming he'd been carjacked at gunpoint at Tulare Avenue and Backer; less than a mile away.

When they arrived at the crash site, they realized it was the same car, a white Ford Expedition, but the driver was gone.


Search dogs were brought out to help find him.

It wasn't until later that police discovered there was no carjacking. The owner of the vehicle just lost control, got scared and made up the story.

Officers later found the man.

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Update: Crash Victim's Body Found in Kern River

February 15, 2012- An update to the accident that left a man's body floating in the Kern River near Bakersfield. The crash occurred on Saturday afternoon.

The Kern County coroner said that upon examination of Mark Roberts body, cause of death was accidental drowning.

His truck was found crashed off the side of Highway 178, in Kern Canyon.

Officials believed that the winding canyon road and the darkness caused Roberts to crash. He went off the road, and his truck rolled at least twice.

Roberts got out of his vehicle on his own, but stepped off into the water and was swept away.

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. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Car Pursuit in Bakersfield Ends in Accident

February 23, 2012- A car chase ends in a crash in Bakersfield, on Thursday. The accident happened at about 11:30 PM.

Bakersfield police said they tried to pull over a speeding car near Panama Lane and Stine Road, driven by Shephard Teal, 29. Officers said Teal refused to pull over and led them on a short pursuit.

After less than one minute, the chase was too dangerous and they backed off. Just about a minute later, and about two miles down the road, police say Teal's car smashed into a pickup truck making a U-turn on New Stine Road at the intersection of Ming Avenue.


The woman driving the truck suffered minor injuries.

Teal was arrested at the scene of the collision.

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.

Car Hits Elementary School Fence in Wasco

February 24, 2012- a crash in Wasco damages elementary school fence, on Friday. The accident happened at about 7:40 PM.

Jorge Sandoval was driving on Palm Avenue and lost control of his vehicle. The car left the roadway, hit a tree, and veered back onto the road. It then swerved across the roadway, and crashed into the fence of Palm Avenue Elementary School, at Palm and 9th Place.


Sandoval was pinned inside his vehicle, until crews arrived. He suffered serious injuries and was flown to Kern Medical Center, in Bakersfield.

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

Vehicle Hits Building in Fresno near Bullard Avenue

February 28, 2012- A vehicle crashed into a building in Fresno, on Tuesday. The accident happened at about 3:30 AM.

A driver of a Jeep Cherokee lost control of his vehicle, near Bullard Avenue and Fresno Street.

The Jeep left the roadway and was pinned between a brick wall and an underground parking structure.

The driver was not injured in the crash.

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Stolen Car Crashes on Highway 180 in Fresno

February 25, 2012- A carjacking crash backs up traffic on Highway 180 in Fresno. The accident happened on Saturday.

The carjacking happened when two men forced a woman out of her car at a business at First Avenue and McKinley Avenue.

The police were called, and pursued the stolen vehicle. The chase ended with a crash on Highway 180, near Highway 99.

The incident shut down parts of the freeway and caused traffic to back up.

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.

Three Year Old Child Struck By Vehicle in Clovis

February 26, 2012- A child was hit by an SUV in Clovis, in a crash on Sunday. The collision happened after 4:00 PM.

The accident happened in a Walmart parking lot, on Shaw Avenue, near Villa Avenue.

The 3 year-old was struck by a vehicle in the parking lot. The child was taken to the hospital for treatment. The condition of the child is unknown.

Officers reported that alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the incident, but the driver was unlicensed and cited at the scene.

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

Update: Car Crashes into Parked Semi Truck in Modesto

February 21, 2012- An update to the accident that happened on Tuesday, in Modesto, when a Kia Optima smashed into a parked big rig.

The passenger that was killed in the crash has been identified as Christopher McCoy, of Ceres.

The 19 year-old Modesto driver suffered major injuries. He is expected to recover.

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

Motorcycle Officer Hurt in a Crash in Modesto

February 24, 2012- A Modesto Police Department motorcycle officer suffered minor injuries in an afternoon crash, on Friday. The accident occurred at about 1:26 PM.

The officer was riding north on McHenry Avenue, just south of Briggsmore Avenue, in the middle lane. A vehicle headed south on McHenry turned left right in front of the motorcycle, while trying to enter the McHenry Village shopping center.

The officer was able to call in to report the accident. He was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.

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

Update: Woman Killed in Accident in Los Banos

February 21, 2012- An update to the fatal crash in Los Banos, that occurred on Tuesday, at 11:36 AM.

The driver of the Chevy Tahoe that was hit by the Lincoln Town Car has been identified at Adam Bryant of Dos Palos.

The driver of the Lincoln entered the intersection of Palm Avenue and Valeria Avenue, directly into the path of the Tahoe. Bryant was unable to avoid the collision and broadsided the driver's side of the Lincoln.

The driver of the Lincoln suffered fatal injuries. A 3 year-old boy in the back seat of the Town Car received minor injuries.

Investigators are trying to determine whether the driver ran the stop sign, or just pulled out in front of the Tahoe.

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

Crash on Rural Road Leaves Merced Resident Seriously Injured

February 25, 2012- A crash early Saturday leaves Merced resident with serious injuries. The accident occurred at about 4:00 AM.

Robyn Lorenzo was driving westbound on Avenue 26, west of Road 11, n a 2002 Chevy S-10 pickup truck. The driver was traveling at an unknown rate of speed.

For reasons unexplained, the truck veered to the right onto the north dirt shoulder. The Chevrolet rolled over twice and came to rest in an alfalfa field.

Lorenzo suffered major injuries, and was medi-flighted to Memorial Hospital, in Modesto.

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.

Driver Hits Power Pole in a Crash near Orosi

February 27, 2012- A woman suffered major injuries after a crash, near Orosi, on Monday. The accident happened at about 9:30 AM.

The woman was traveling eastbound on Road 412 when her vehicle veered across the road and hit a power pole near Road 140.

She was pinned in her vehicle for approximately 30 minutes before crews were able to get her out.

She suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.

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

Four Teenagers Struck by a Vehicle in Kerman

February 24, 2012- Four teenagers were hit by a car, in Kerman, near the Kerman High School campus. The accident happened on Friday, at about 3:30 PM.

A vehicle driven by a male student hit the four students; three girls and a boy, while they were in a crosswalk near First Street and Middleton Avenue.

The teenagers sustained minor to moderate injuries. Three of them were taken to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.

The driver of the vehicle was arrested by Kerman police.

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

Tulare Man Dies in Accident on Highway 99

February 25, 2012- A Tulare man died in a crash on Highway 99, on Saturday. The accident happened at about 12:20 AM.

Vincent Yost was driving his 2004 Toyota Tacoma south on Highway 99 near Merritt Avenue, at about 70 mph. The truck began to swerve and Yost tried to get control, but over-corrected.

The Tacoma turned left abruptly and smashed into a guard rail twice, and then overturned.

Yost was pinned inside the vehicle. It is reported that he was not wearing his safety restraint. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision.

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. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Accident on Southbound Highway 99 Causes Traffic Delays

February 28, 2012- An accident on Highway 99 slows traffic at the Merced/Madera county line, on Tuesday.

The crash occurred on southbound Highway 99 and caused some minor injuries to the people involved.

The collision reduced the highway to one lane, and backed up traffic for 4.5 miles.

No other information is available at this time.

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

Three Car Collision on Highway 180 in Fresno

February 28, 2012- A three car crash just east of Highway 99 on Highway 180 in Fresno, causes traffic to back up on Tuesday. The accident happened at 4:30 PM.

The collision occurred just east of Hwy 99, on westbound Hwy 180. The incident closed one lane of the freeway, causing delays in travel.

No other information is available.

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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Car Crashes into a Parked Semi Truck in Modesto

February 21, 2012- One man was killed and another seriously injured when their car slammed into the back of a parked big rig in a south Modesto crash, on Tuesday. The accident happened at about 4:35 PM.

The driver of a white Kia sedan, and his passenger, both in the 20's to early 30's, were traveling south on Morgan Road. The Kia suddenly swerved and hit the back of a parked big rig, at Morgan and Oates Court, just south of Hatch Road.

The sedan's front was wedged underneath the back right bumper of the semi truck's trailer. Both men were pinned in the vehicle until rescue crews could get them out. The emergency crews worked for about an hour to free the driver.



The passenger was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision. The driver suffered major injuries and was taken to a local hospital.

It is reported that the Kia was going at a high rate of speed. No reports on whether alcohol or drugs were involved.

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.

Crash Victim's Body Found in Kern River

February 15, 2012- A crash involving a truck, resulted in the driver missing in the Kern River Canyon, near Bakersfield. The accident happened on Wednesday.

Mark Roberts' truck was found Wednesday over the side of the canyon at the waters edge.

His truck had no signs inside that he'd been injured. It was in park and the keys were gone. The CHP reported that Roberts would have had to step into the river to exit the vehicle.

His body was recovered a few days later in the river, in an eddy on the east bank, just north of the crash site. Specially trained dogs were the ones to discover Roberts.

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Man Killed in a Roll-over Accident on I-5

February 23, 2012- A one-vehicle accident occured on Interstate 5 near Bakersfield, on Thursday.

The CHP reported that one man was killed, when his vehicle overturned on southbound I-5, near David Copus Road.

The driver of a semi truck pulled over and discovered the car.

No other information is available at this time.

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.

Deputy Hurt in a Crash near Porterville

February 22, 2012- A Tulare County Sheriff's Department deputy was injured in a crash east of Porterville. The accident happened on Tuesday, at about 3:00 PM.

The collision occurred on Road 284 and Worth Avenue, east of Porterville. The deputy, was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center, in Visalia to be treated for non-lethal injuries.

His name is being withheld at this time.

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.

Crash on Highway 41 in Madera County Caused by Drunk Driver

February 21, 2012- A crash on Highway 41 in the Madera County foothills, leaves two people seriously injured. The accident happened just after 12:00 AM.

Gustavo A. Pulido, 28, of Coarsegold, was driving south on the Highway 41, when he made a sudden left-hand turn, just north of Yosemite Springs Parkway.

The Honda that Pulido was driving, crossed into the northbound lane and went up and over a rock embankment, ejecting Pulido and Jessica Haley Wright, 20, of North Fork.

Pulido and Wright suffered major injuries. While another passenger, Samuel J. Rodriguez, 28, of Coarsegold, suffered moderate injuries.

Pulido was arrested for suspicion of 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.

Train Hits Car on Clinton Avenue in Fresno

February 19, 2012- A car was clipped and smashed by an Amtrak train in central Fresno on Sunday night.

The car was headed west on Clinton Avenue, east of Maroa Avenue, when the driver decided to make a U-turn, instead of waiting for the train to pass, as the Amtrak train approached.

As the driver turned, the train clipped the front end of the car, spinning the car around.


After the car flipped around, the train smashed into the trunk of the vehicle.

No injuries were reported by any of the occupants in the car or train.

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

Wheelchair Bound Woman Hit on Blackstone Ave in Fresno

February 21, 2012- A wheelchair bound woman was hit in central Fresno, on Tuesday night. The accident happened at about 7:45 PM.

A 46-year-old homeless woman was taken to the hospital after she was hit by two vehicles while crossing the street in a wheelchair on Blackstone Avenue, near Shields Avenue.

The driver of the first vehicle stopped after the collision and was cooperative with the police. The driver of the second vehicle drove away; officers are searching for that driver.

The only description witnesses were able to provide about the second car was that it was a white four-door vehicle.


The woman sustained non-life threatening injuries and was taken to Community Regional Medical Center.

It is reported that the woman was not crossing the road in a marked crosswalk.

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.

Highway 180 Crash Between Semi and Car Results in 3 Deaths

February 22, 2012- A crash on Highway 180 leaves three people dead, near Mendota. The accident happened at about 2:30 AM, on Wednesday.

Felicito Escalante, was driving a 1991 Ford Escort with passenger Maria Castorena, of Kerman. They were traveling eastbound on Highway 180, when the Escort swerved into the westbound lane.

The Ford collided head-on with a semi truck headed west on the highway, driven by Maria Mendoza. The crash resulted in a fire and a large diesel spill, near San Mateo Avenue.



Jose Perez, who was in the sleeping compartment of the big rig was ejected from the vehicle during the accident. He suffered major injuries and was taken to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.

Escalante, Castorena, and Mendoza were all killed in the collision.

The incident closed the highway in both directions for several hours.

The cause of the accident is unknown at the time, but officers did report that they found beer bottles inside the Ford Escort.

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

Pedestrian Killed in the Selma Area on Mendocino Avenue

February 22, 2012- A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car Wednesday morning in the Selma area. The accident happened about 5:30 AM.

Jorge Luis Jimenez, was walking on Mendocino Avenue, north of Rose Avenue, when the car hit and killed him.

No other information is available at this time.

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Woman Killed in Accident in Los Banos at Palm and Valeria

February 22, 2012- A 32-year-old Dos Palos woman was killed Wednesday, in a crash that occurred in the Los Banos area. The accident happened shortly after 11:30 AM.

The woman, driving a 2000 Lincoln Town Car pulled into the path of a 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe at Palm Avenue and Valeria Avenue.

A 3-year-old boy in the car, who was strapped into a car seat, complained of pain. The Tahoe driver, Adam Bryant, 44, of Dos Palos, was not injured.

The CHP said the woman, who was not identified pending notification of her family, was southbound on Palm and Bryant was westbound on Valeria. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts.

Alcohol does not appear to have been a contributing factor in the crash, the CHP said.

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

Accident on I-5 near Coalinga Injures One Woman

February 22, 2012- A 63-year-old woman sustained major injuries Wednesday, in a single-car accident on Interstate 5, northeast of Coalinga. The crash occurred at about 8:20 PM.

The woman, driving a Chrysler on I-5, drifted off the road south of Tuolumne Avenue. The car then overturned on the right shoulder.

She was taken by helicopter to Community Regional Medical Center with major injuries to her arm. She is reported to be in stable condition

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.

Semi Truck Crash on I-5 Ramp Near Los Banos

February 22, 2012- A Fresno man was injured Wednesday, when the big rig he was driving overturned near Los Banos. The accident happened about 6:30 p.m. on the Interstate 5 ramp to eastbound Highway 152.

Wray Robert Hardin, 57, was driving at an excessive speed when he lost control of the 2004 Freightliner semi truck and it flipped over, blocking the ramp and eastbound lanes of Highway 152.

Traffic was diverted to the highway's center divider until 9 p.m. Hardin suffered minor injuries in the crash, and was transported to a Modesto hospital.

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

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Man Riding Motorcycle Dies on Highway 99 in Fresno

February 17, 2012- A motorcyclist died in a crash on Highway 99, on Friday. The accident happened at about 12:40 PM.

The crash happened on southbound Highway 99, near North Avenue. A vehicle made an unsafe lane change, which forced the motorcyclist to run off the left side of the roadway.

The motorcycle veered out of control and the rider was thrown from his bike and landed in the gravel.

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

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. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Motorcyclist Killed After Hitting Parked Truck in Merced

February 17, 2012- A motorcyclist died in a crash in central Merced, on Friday afternoon.

Bee Xiong was riding his motorcycle, at about 70-80 mph, on East 20th Street. He lost control of the bike and hit the back of a parked truck. The impact of the collision launched Xiong about 50 yards down the street.

Xiong 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.

Stolen SUV Crashes on Road 128 near Orosi

February 14, 2012- Dinuba car theft ended in a crash, Tuesday night, north of Orosi. The accident happened at about 11:00 PM.

Tulare County Sheriff's deputies got a call from a resident who was following a vehicle with four passengers allegedly seen breaking into vehicles in Dinuba.

Deputies spotted the suspect vehicle, a 2005 Toyota SUV, moving toward Orosi in the area of Avenue 424 and Road 120.

The driver of the vehicle sped away on Road 128 and lost control of the vehicle when it approached Avenue 444, crashing into an embankment.

All four occupants got out of the vehicle in an attempt to flee, the Sheriff's department said.

Officers from police departments in Dinuba, Reedley, Orange Cove and the Visalia California Highway Patrol office responded to the search. A helicopter was also called in.

Three teens were found and taken into custody, but a fourth suspect is still at large. The teenagers, a 14- and a 16-year-old from Orosi and a 17-year-old from Dinuba, were booked into the Juvenile Detention Facility.

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.

Snow Flurries Causes Accidents in Tehachapi

February 15, 2012- Snow flurries and poor driving conditions in Tehachapi causes crash on Wednesday.

A rapid storm front moved through the area during mid-morning causing multiple reports of vehicles stuck on Banducci Road, west of Highline Road.


Among the stuck vehicles appeared to be a fire truck and two patrol cars that were responding to a crash.

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Highway 43 Accident North of Corcoran

February 17, 2012- A crash on Highway 43, caused one passenger to be seriously injured. The accident happened on Friday, at about 2:30 AM.

The vehicle was southbound on Highway 43, north of Corcoran, when it veered off the highway and overturned, just south of Nevada Avenue, into a field.

The injured passenger was a 24 year-old Corcoran woman. She was airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.

The driver of the car, a 25 year-old Hanford woman, suffered moderate injuries.  She was taken to Adventist Medical Center, in Hanford.

Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the collision.

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.

Car Crashes Down the Onramp Onto Highway 99 in Tulare

February 12, 2012- A Tulare woman was killed in a crash north of Tulare, at 1:20 AM, on Sunday.

Rosa Estrada, was a passenger in a 2005 Toyota Corolla, driven by Giovanni Ferreira, of Visalia. Ferreira was northbound on the J Street on-ramp when he failed to negotiate a curve and ran off the road.

The Toyota ran through a metal guard rail and overturned several times. The vehicle continued down a steep embankment, and collided with a tree, before coming to a complete stop.

Ferreira was wearing a seat belt and sustained minor injuries. He was treated at Kaweah Delta Medical Center in Visalia.

Estrada was not wearing her seat belt and was ejected from the car. She was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

The CHP said alcohol was a contributing factor in the collision. Ferreira, 22, was booked into the Tulare County Main Jail on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence.

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.

Two Collisions on Highway 99 Slows Down Traffic

February 12, 2012- Two separate crashes shut down Highway 99, at Avenue 184, on Sunday. The accidents happened at 12:40 PM and a short time after that, between Tulare and Tipton.

The first crash, was a solo-vehicle rollover on the off-ramp near the rest area. A person from that crash was taken by helicopter to Fresno Community Regional Medical Center. Injuries are unknown at this time.

This blocked one of the highway lanes causing traffic to back up bumper to bumper along 99, according to CHP reports.


Then a second collision occurred shortly after the first, with one vehicle rear-ending another due to distraction and traffic from the first collision, stated the report.

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

Friday, February 17, 2012

Motorcyclist Killed on Ben Maddox in Visalia

February 10, 2012- A man died Friday in a motorcycle crash, in Visalia. The accident happened at about 8:40 AM.

Michael Kinser was riding his 1998 Yamaha 600, south on Ben Maddox Way, just south of Noble Avenue. Kinser's motorcycle hit a curb and he lost control, and hit a tree.


Kinser suffered fatal injuries.

No other vehicles were involved in the incident.

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

Roll-over Crash on Marks Avenue in Riverdale

February 10, 2012- A crash in Riverdale, south of Fresno, kills one person on Friday evening.

Alejandro Luna, was driving a Ford Mustang south on Marks Avenue, south of Wood Avenue, when the tread came off the tire.

Luna lost control of the vehicle, and the car overturned. Luna and his passenger Brenda Lopez, of Riverdale, where thrown from the vehicle. Neither where wearing safety restraints.

Luna was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

Lopez suffered serious injuries and was taken to Community Regional Medical Center. She is expected to survive.

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

Woman Dies in Crash on Highway 99 in Tulare County

February 9, 2012- A crash on Highway 99 leads to one woman's death, near Visalia. The accident happened on Thursday, at about 4:30 AM.

Brenda King, was driving a 2010 Nissan Versa, south on Highway 99. She veered sharply to the right across the two lanes, and hit a guardrail.

The Nissan then swerved to the left and hit the center median rail before coming to a stop north of Avenue 48.

King died at the scene of the collision.

The CHP are investigating the cause of the crash.

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

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Metal Hits Windshield of Car on Highway 99

February 9, 2012- A woman survived a piece of metal blasting through her windshield on Highway 99. The accident happened on Thursday.

McFarland woman was heading southbound on Highway 99, between Bakersfield and McFarland. All of a sudden, a chunk of metal struck the upper portion of her driver's side windshield.

The metal was part of a leaf spring from a big rig, according to the California Highway Patrol.


The female driver suffered a minor head injury and was taken to the hospital 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.

Pedestrian Standing on Highway 41 Hit and Killed

February 9, 2012- A woman standing on Highwya 41, in Madera County, was hit and killed Thursday morning. The accident happened at about 2:00 AM.

Keng Kao Moua, of Fresno, was driving a 2008 Toyota Tacoma, south on Highway 41, near Road 208. Moua was unable to react in time to avoid hitting the woman, who was standing in the roadway.

The pedestrian was prounounced dead at the scene of the crash.

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

Motorcyclist Killed after Collison with Semi Truck on Highway 33

February 9, 2012- A Los Banos man was killed in a crash, on Highway 33. The accident happened Thursday morning.

Jon Darren Carter was riding a 2003 Harley Davidson motorcycle, southbound on Highway 33, just north of the Cottonwood Road intersection.

A semi truck, driven by Ryan Vanderhelm, of Modesto, slowed and signaled to make a left turn. Traffic behind the big rig slowed, but Carter crossed over the double yellow lines to pass the other cars.

Carter hit the brakes on his bike, and swerved to the left to avoid hitting the side of the turning truck, but he was not able to avoid the collision.

He crashed into the side of the Peterbilt semi, and died at the scene.

Vanderhelm 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.

Man in Wasco Looses Leg After Being Hit by Truck

February 6, 2012- A man's leg had to be amputated after a truck hit him and pinned him to a wall, in Wasco. The crash happened on Monday.

Ruben Ocampo was walking into a business on F Street, to get his taxes done. A female driver lost control of the pickup truck, ran up onto the curb, and struck him, pushing him into the building.

The sheriff's department said the accident occurred, because of possible brake malfunction. Speed, alcohol and drugs were not a factor in the collision.

Ocampo suffered major injuries to both legs, and was medi-flighted to Kern Medical Center, in Bakersfield. One of his legs was amputated, and he is expected to undergo more surgeries.

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

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Van Plows Into Two Houses in Fresno

February 7, 2012- A teenager crashes into two homes with a van, in northeast Fresno, on Tuesday. The accident occurred at about 5:00 PM.

A 16 year-old boy joyriding in his mom's minivan was driving up and down North Orchard Avenue, near the intersection of First Avenue and Bullard Avenue.

The teen took a turn at about 60 mph, and lost control of the vehicle. The van plowed into two homes before coming to a stop.


The crash caused a natural gas leak, that crews were able to contain a short time later.

No one was hurt in the collision. Police reported that the boy does not have insurance.

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.

Traffic Backs Up After Crash on Highway 180 in Fresno

February 4, 2012- A crash on Highway 180, in central Fresno causes traffic to back up, on Saturday afternoon. The accident happened at about 2:26 PM.

The collision happened on eastbound Highway 180, near Abby Avenue, when a vehicle was hit by another vehicle. The car then rolled over three times before coming to a stop in the center median of the freeway.

No injuries are reported at this time.

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Monday, February 13, 2012

Accident on Highway 168 near Shaver Ranch

February 4, 2012- A man suffered major injuries in a crash, on Highway 168, near Shaver Ranch. The accident happened on Saturday, at about 6:30 PM.

The driver of a white Toyota pickup truck, was traveling east on Highway 168, two miles from Cressman's General Store. He lost control of his vehicle and struck several trees.

The driver was not wearing a safety restraint, and was thrown around inside his truck during the crash. He was seriously injured and flown to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.

The CHP reported that the driver might have been drinking before the collision.

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

Fatality in Selma on McCall Avenue

Febraury 5, 2012- A man was killed in a crash on Sunday, in Selma, at about 9:15 PM.

Francisco Marquez Santiago, of Selma, was southbound on McCall Avenue, south of Mountain View Avenue, in a 2000 Chevy Camaro. Santiago lost control of his car and drove off the east side of the road.

The Camaro hit several railroad ties and grapevines, and flipped over several times.

Santiago was thrown from the vehicle, and was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

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

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Semi Truck Runs Off Hwy 99 and Into Wall in Bakersfield

January 30, 2012- A semi truck crash occurred off of Highway 99, in Bakersfield, late Monday night.

The driver of the big rig was traveling southbound on Highway 99, near White Lane. He tried to change lanes, after coming upon a separate crash on the freeway, when another car cut him off.



The driver swerved to avoid hitting anyone, and lost control of the truck. The semi ran off the road and into the wall of a Nissan dealership.

It is reported that no one was injured in this 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, north of Bakersfield.

Man from Porterville Hurt in Crash on Mountain Rd 146

January 31, 2012- A Porterville man was injured in a crash on Tuesday, at about 12:30 PM.

Gerardo Barraza, was traveling east on Mountain Road 146, at about 55 mph, in a 2004 Ford. He entered an area of road that had a series of sharp curves, with the posted speed limit of 25 mph.

Barraza lost control of his car, and veered off the south edge of the roadway. His Ford flipped after Barraza tried to re-enter the road. The vehicle then rolled-over an embankment, coming to rest in a cow pasture.

Barraza received minor injuries, and was taken to Sierra View District Hospital, in Porterville.

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.

Fresno Man Dies in a Hit-and-Run Crash on Andrews Avenue

January 28, 2012- A hit-and-run accident results in the death of a man, in central Fresno. The crash happened on Saturday, at 11:50 PM.

Shawn Schulte, was walking south across Andrews Avenue, near Shelly Avenue, east of Armstrong Avenue.

A vehicle headed westbound on Andrews Ave. struck Schulte and drove off.

Schulte was rushed to Community Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Later the Fresno police caught and arrested Austin Jantz. He faces charges of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, DUI, and felony hit-and-run.

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, February 8, 2012

Truck Slams into Home in Oildale

January 31, 2012- A truck crashed into a house on Tuesday morning, in Oildale, minutes from Bakersfield.

The driver of an SUV was diving eastbound on Woodrow Avenue, when she collided with a pickup truck. The impact of the accident, caused the truck to collide with a nearby home.


The Highway Patrol have reported that the pickup truck driver ran a stop sign.

No one was injured in the collision. The home sustained only minor damage.

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Stolen Truck Crashes into Police Station Fence in Merced

January 31, 2012- A stolen truck crashed into the fence of a police station in Merced. The accident happened Tuesday, at about 10:30 AM.

The Chevy pickup truck was reported stolen early Tuesday morning, from the 1400 block of West 16th. The suspect, Ronnie Chestnut, was spotted by an Amtrak police officer at a train station near 24th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Chestnut allegedly stole a train passenger's bag.

The Amtrak officer called the police dispatch for assistance. The Merced police saw Chestnut driving the Chevy south on K Street and attempted to pull him over.

Chestnut did not stop, but drove through the north end of McNamara Park, stopping once the truck collided with the fence at the police's south sub-station.


Chestnut started to flee the scene on foot, but stopped once officers told him to.

No reports on whether Chestnut sustained any injuries in the crash. He was arrested and taken to Merced County Jail.

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 Merced 559-713-0159.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Pedestrian Struck By Three Vehicles in Parlier

January 31, 2012- A pedestrian was struck and killed in Parlier, on Tuesday, at about 5:45 PM.

The man was crossing the street at Academy Avenue and Parlier Avenue, when he was hit by a vehicle.

After being hit the first time, the man tried to get up and make it to the side, but he was struck by two other vehicles.


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

It is reported that all three drivers stopped and tried to help the man after the accident.

Witnesses say that poor lighting in the area is to blame for the collision.

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.

Man Dies After Crash on Motorcycle in Squaw Valley

January 31, 2012- A man on a motorcycle died in a crash Tuesday night, in Squaw Valley, northeast of Fresno. The accident happened at about 6:30 PM.

The motorcyclist was riding a Yamaha cruiser-style bike westbound on Ruth Hill Road, near Ennis Road. The motorcycle went off the narrow roadway, and hit a fence. The man was thrown from the Yamaha.

The rider suffered major injuries and was taken to Community Regional Medical Center, where he later died.

The CHP have reported that it was possible that an approaching vehicle drifted into the motorcyclist's lane, causing him to drive off the road to avoid getting hit.

The collision remains under investigation.

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

Friday, February 3, 2012

Three Car Collision on Clovis Avenue in Fresno

February 1, 2012- Three people were hurt in a crash in Fresno, Wednesday afternoon.

The three-vehicle accident happened at the intersection of Clovis Avenue and Olive Avenue.

One of the southbound lanes of Clovis Avenue was blocked.


Police have the collision under investigation. No other information is available at this time.

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

Fatal Crash in Madera County on Avenue 16

February 1, 2012- A man died in Madera County, north of Fresno, after a crash with power poles. The accident happened Wednesday night.

Ryan Reedy, of Chowchilla, was driving his car south on Avenue 16, when he crashed into a power pole north of Road 21 1/2. The collision brought down some of the live power lines.

Reedy got out of his car and walked into one of the downed lines, electrocuting him immediately. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

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. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Accident Takes Out PG&E Poles in Fresno

January 31, 2012- A crash in southwest Fresno, knocks out power lines. The accident occurred at 6:30 PM.

The collision happened on Nebraska Avenue, where it knocked power poles down.

The accident closed four intersections; Nebraska at Hughes Avenue, Marks Avenue at Floral Avenue, Hughes at Henderson Road, and Nebraska at Henderson.

The intersections remained closed until the PG&E crews came to clear the roads of the power poles, and restored power.

No other information about the crash is available at this time.

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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Highway 41 Accident Involving Three Vehicles

January 31, 2012- A three car crash closed Highway 41 for over an hour, near North Fork, northeast of Fresno. The accident occurred early Tuesday, at about 3:50 AM.

Lawrence Kaprielian, of Fresno, was driving a Chevy HHR, southbound on Highway 41, just south of the Road 200 turnoff.

Matthew Stewart, was driving a Toyota Rav 4, north on the highway.

Kaprielian drifted into the northbound lane and crashed into the left side of the Toyota, and then continued to drive and slammed into a Hyundai Sonata, driven by Freddie Leon-Guerrero, of Fresno, who was driving right behind the Toyota.

The Chevy and Toyota blocked both directions of the highway, and the impact of the collision pushed the Hyundai about 100 feet off the road.

Kaprielian suffered serious injuries and he was taken to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.

Stewart and Leon-Guerrero had major and moderate injuries, respectively. They were both taken to Saint Agnes Medical Center, also in Fresno.

Hwy 41 was closed for over an hour, while the wreckage was cleared and the site was investigated.

The Highway Patrol are investigating the cause of the collision. They reported that alcohol and drugs do not appear to be a factor.

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

Accident West of Sanger on Del Rey Avenue

January 28, 2012- Two people died in a a crash near Sanger, on Saturday. The accident happened at about 8:40 PM.

Paul Rosales, was driving a 1995 Chevy Astro Van north on Del Rey Avenue. Posales failed to stop at a posted stop sign at the intersection of Del Rey and North Avenue.

A Ford F150 pickup truck, driven by Shaun Benson, of Sanger, was traveling eastbound on North Avenue at about 60-65 mph, when it broadsided the van as it entered the intersection.

The impact of the collision caused both vehicles to end up in a field at the side of the roadway. The van then burst into flames.

Paul Rosales, and, Rosa Lopez, were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Their one-year-old twins, a boy and a girl, received minor injuries and were taken to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.

Bensen suffered moderate injuries and was also taken to the hospital.

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. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Three Car Collision Ends in Serious Injury near Kingsburg

January 27, 2012- A woman was injured in a crash involving three vehicles, just minutes from Fresno, near Kingsburg. The accident happened on Friday, at about 8:00 AM.

Mary Jo Reid, of Selma, was traveling east on Mountain View Avenue, when Alexandra Alves, of Kingsburg, was westbound on Mountain View. Alves, waited to turn south onto Academy Avenue, when she was rear-ended by a third vehicle.

The third vehicle's driver, Adriana Gonzales, hit Alves hard enough, that the impact pushed it into the oncoming lane. This caused Alves' and Reid's cars to collide head-on.

Reid suffered serious injuries. She was taken to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno. It is reported that she was still in bad condition on Saturday.

Alves and Gonzales received minor injuries in the collision.

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

Head-on Collision on McHenry Avenue in Modesto

January 25, 2012- A head-on crash happened in Modesto, on Wednesday evening. The accident occurred at about 6:00 PM.

A man driving a green Saturn, was southbound on McHenry Avenue, just south of Floyd Avenue. While a female driver, driving a white Oldsmobile sedan, was traveling north on McHenry Ave.

The Oldsmobile driver was in the middle turn lane, when it veered into the southbound lane and hit the Saturn head-on.



The female driver received moderate injuries, and the male driver suffered major injuries. Both were taken by ambulance 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, south of Modesto.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Crash on Highway 99 Involving Truck Pulling a Horse Trailer

January 26, 2012- An accident on Highway 99 in Turlock, north of Fresno, blocked traffic for about an hour, on Thursday. The crash happened at about 6:00 PM.

The collision occurred in the northbound lanes of the freeway, near the Main Street on-ramp. Two vehicles, one pulling a horse trailer, crashed into eachother.

After the impact of the crash, the vehicles caught on fire.

North and southbound lanes were closed until the wreckage could be cleared.

No information on any injuries. The Highway Patrol reported that there were no horses in the trailer.

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

Elderly Pedestrian Hit and Killed by Truck near Madera

January 23, 2012- A pedestrian was killed in a crash on Monday, near Madera, north of Fresno. The accident happened just before 6:00 PM.

Jo Jung Chan, 79, was walking across the middle of Adell Street, east of Owens Street, carrying a bag of groceries.

Federico Cabral, of Madera, was traveling east on Adell St., in his 1993 Ford ranger. It is reported that he was about 13 feet in front of Chan before he was able to react.

The pickup truck struck Chan as he was crossing the road.

Chan suffered major injuries and died at the scene of the collision.

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Highway 99 Fatality South of Tulare

January 21, 2012- An accident on Highway 99, south of Visalia, leads to fatality. The crash occurred at about 5:54 PM, on Saturday.

Carlos Contreras, of North Hollywood, was driving a 1998 Kia sedan southbound on Highway 99, near Tulare. It is reported that the Kia was traveling at about 70 mph in the slow lane.

Raymond Huff Jr., of Bakersfield, was driving a pickup truck pulling a trailer carrying a boat, southbound on the highway as well.

Huff pulled his pickup into the fast lane to try to pass a semi truck. While the pickup was passing the big rig, Contreras made an abrupt left-turning movement. This caused the Kia to swerve across the fast lane and enter the center median.

Contreras continued traveling south on the median and lost control veering back into the fast lane, and collided with the boat trailer on Huff's vehicle.

The impact caused both the Kia and the pickup truck to roll over into the median. With the pickup's boat and trailer detaching from the vehicle and ended up blocking traffic in the fast lane of the freeway.

Contreras was not wearing his seat belt, and was thrown from the sedan. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision.

Huff, and his passenger Michael Meier of Bakersfield, were wearing their safety restraints. They suffered minor injuries, but refused medical attention.

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

Friday, January 27, 2012

Bicyclist Seriously Hurt in a Crash in Merced

January 24, 2012- A biker was hit by a car in Merced, on Tuesday night.

Alecio Felix was riding his bike down Alpine Street, just east of G Street. The driver of a red 2005 Toyota did not see Alecio as she was also traveling down Alpine St, and ran into him.

Reportedly the driver told the police that she did not see Felix, who was riding in the middle of the street. He was wearing dark clothing, and did not have any lights on his bicycle.


Felix suffered major injuries and was airlifted to a Modesto hospital for treatment.

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

Car and Milk Truck Collision Kills One in Hanford

January 25, 2012- A fatal crash occurred in Hanford on Wednesday, west of Visalia. The accident happened at about 9:30 AM.

Ariel Marie Gieseman was driving a Nissan Sentra eastbound on Flint Avenue. With fog in the area, visibility was down to about 500 feet as Gieseman approached the Seventh Avenue intersection.

Dale Igou of Visalia, was driving a big rig carrying a tanker full of milk. He turned onto the road from a nearby dairy.

The semi almost completely entered the westbound lane on Flint Ave, when the Nissan slammed into the left-rear axle at a high rate of speed. The impact caused the Nissan to spin off onto an embankment.



Witnesses said that the Nissan was going at about 60-70 miles per hour, and Gieseman was holding something in her hand just before she hit the big rig.

Gieseman was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision. No reports on whether Igou was hurt.

The crash is still under investigation, but fog was a big contributor to the incident.

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. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

School Bus and Minivan Collide in Fresno

January 27, 2012- A minivan crashed into a school bus in central Fresno, on Friday. The accident happened at about 8 AM.

The minivan's driver was traveling north on Broadway Street, when he ran the red light at the intersection of Broadway and Belmont Avenue. The van collided with a school bus that was westbound on Belmont.

The impact of the crash caused the bus to slam into a utility pole at the corner of the streets.



Students and the bus driver were not hurt in the collision. The minivan driver was injured and taken to the local hospital.

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, January 26, 2012

Big Rig Crashes and Spills Propane on Highway 178

January 21, 2012- A semi truck hauling 4,000 gallons of propane was involved in a crash on Highway 178, halfway between Bakersfield and Lake Isabella. The accident happened on Saturday, at about 3:00 PM.

A big rig lost control while traveling on Highway 178, near China Garden Road. It swerved and struck the side of the mountain, one mile west of Democrat Station.


The collision cause the rear-tank on the rig to spring a leak. The first arriving crews were able to isolate the hazard and contain it rather quickly. The highway was closed both directions to prevent any exposures, until the clean up was completed.

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

Car Broadsided on Akers and White Lane in Bakersfield

January 22, 2012- a crash in Bakersfield injures five people and slows down traffic for many hours. The accident occurred on Sunday, at about 8:00 AM.

A green Saturn Coupe was headed eastbound on White Lane, when it failed to stop at a red light. The Saturn broadsided a grey Pontiac G6, which was northbound on Akers Road.


Three people in the Pontiac suffered serious injuries. While two people in the Saturn suffered moderate injuries. All were taken to Kern Medical Center.


Police reported that they believed the driver of the Saturn was driving under the influence of alcohol.

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.
January 22, 2012- A roll-over crash happened on Highway 43, east of Pixley. The accident occurred on Sunday, at about 6:52 PM.

Linda Morales, of Bakersfield, was driving a 1996 Jeep Cherokee, southbound on Highway 43 near Avenue 108.

Susan Slaterlamp, of Lemoore, was driving a 1993 Ford Explorer north on Hwy 43. The Ford drifted into the southbound lane of the highway, into the oncoming traffic.

Morales swerved to avoid a head-on collision with the Ford, but lost control of the Jeep and it flipped over several times before coming to rest on the train tracks that run parallel to the highway.

Morales suffered minor injuries and was taken to Tulare Regional Medical Center. Her three boys, who were occupants in the Jeep, were uninjured.

Slaterlamp was not hurt and her vehicle was undamaged.

The accident caused an Amtrak train and a freight train to be delayed for several hours, while they cleared the SUV from the tracks and inspected the railroad tracks for any damage.

The cause of the crash is under investigation. No citations were issued at the scene.

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 Pixley 559-713-0159.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Roll-over Crash on Highway 99 in Bakersfield

January 23, 2012- Slick roads from the rain caused a crash on Highway 99, in Bakersfield. The accident happened on Monday morning.

A white Chevy pickup truck was traveling along Highway 99, when it hit water mixed with oil, on the roadway. The vehicle lost control and swerved over the freeway, before flipping, finally coming to rest on the right side of the road.


No other details about this collision are available at this time.

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

Woman Walking Her Bike Hit by Car in Fresno

January 20, 2012- A pedestrian was hit by a car in southeast Fresno, on Friday.

The woman was walking her bike across Kings Canyon Road. As she stepped off the median the driver of a blue vehicle ran her over.

Reports claim that the driver of the car did not see her. Officers said that he was not drunk and did have a valid license.

The woman received moderate to major injuries and was taken to Community Regional Medical Center.

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 Slams into Almond Orchard near Highway 99 in Pixley

January 18, 2012- an early morning crash occurred east of Highway 99, in Pixley. The accident happened on Wednesday, at about 5:12 AM.

A man driving a Honda Civic was traveling on Avenue 96, when he lost control of the car. The Civic slammed into a tree in an almond orchard that was at the side of the road.

The impact of the collision caused major damage to the vehicle.

The man was seriously injured and had to be airlifted 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 559-713-0159.

Ice on Highway 99 Causes Traffice Collision

January 18, 2012- Icy roads causes crash on Highway 99, in Tulare County, south of Visalia. The accident happened on Wednesday at about 6:45 AM.

Highway 99, near Avenue 48 was the scene of multiple vehicles spinning out of control, from black ice on the roadway.

CalTrans came and scraped the ice after the collision was cleared up.

No word on whether anyone was injured in the incident.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Fog Related Crash in Hanford on Kansas Avenue

January 8, 2012- A fog related crash causes a three car pile-up, in Hanford, west of Visalia. The accident happened on Sunday, at about 12:25 AM.

Guillermo Miranda was traveling eastbound on Kansas Avenue, past 12th Avenue, when he tried to pass a slow moving Honda Accord in front of him.

Reports said that at the time of the crash, thick fog made it difficult to see past 500 feet.

As Miranda's Chevy moved into the opposing lane he saw a Honda Civic headed straight toward him. Miranda accelerated and tried to get around the Accord in time, but crashed into the front end of the Civic.

The impact of the collision caused the Chevy to spin around, and slammed into the left side of the Accord that he had been trying to pass.

Miranda suffered serious injuries, and his passenger, Angela Miranda, sustained moderate injuries. Both were taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center, in Visalia.

The three occupants of the Civic; Roman Martinez, Arnolfo Leon, and Maria Leon, of Delano, were also injured and taken to Community Regional Medical center, in Fresno.

The Accord's driver, Martha Calderon received minor injuries and sought medical attention on her own.

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

Truck Rolls into a Canal in Kings County

January 15, 2012- a man was ejected from his vehicle in an accident, early Sunday morning in Kings County.

Keith Grimm was traveling down a dirt road, in his pick up truck, near a canal. He lost control of the vehicle. The truck flipped several times and came to rest on its roof in the canal. Where Grimm was thrown from the truck.

Grimm suffered major injuries and was airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.

The CHP have reported that alcohol was a key factor in the crash.

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

Woman Crashes into Wall after Trying to Evade the Police

January 12, 2012- A car chase ends in a crash in Tulare, on Thursday, at 12:45 AM.

Stella Castro, was leaving in a Chevy Tahoe, onto Tulare Avenue. She was under suspicion of drunk driving, and an officer attempted to pull her over. But the Chevy sped off and continued eastbound on Tulare.

The SUV ran a stop sign, and later a traffic light at Tulare and West Street, while the police pursued the vehicle.

A few minutes later Castro crashed in the 100 block of Sycamore Avenue. The Chevy hit a brick wall.

Castro was arrested for drunken driving and evading a peace officer.

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.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Accident on Highway 180 near Peach Avenue in Fresno

January 13, 2012- A man suffered serious injury after his car crashed in east central Fresno, on Friday. The accident occurred at about 11 PM.

The man was traveling on Highway 180. He attempted to exit onto the Peach Avenue off-ramp, but failed to make the curve. The car slammed into the bushes and a large piece of metal debris.

After the crash he was well enough to call 911, before being taken to Community Regional Medical Center for treatment.

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Jeep Collides with Semi Truck on Highway 33

January 10, 2012- A fatal accident occurred on Highway 33, Tuesday night.

Jose Samuel Zazueta Beltran, of Gustine, was driving a Jeep northbound on Highway 33. He attempted to pass a big rig that was in front of him, near the intersection of Snyder Road. Beltran drove right into another semi truck, driven by Sabel Perez, of Fresno, headed south of the roadway.

The collision of the two vehicles caused the big rig to swerve off the road and into a power pole.

Beltran died at the scene of the crash.

A passenger in the Jeep, Fabian Savala, received moderate injuries. He was medi-flighted to Memorial Medical Center in Modesto.

Perez 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, north of Modesto 559-713-0159.

Motorcyclist Dies after Collision with SUV in Modesto

January 12, 2012- A motorcyclist died after a crash with a sport utility vehicle, in Modesto, on Thursday. The accident happened at 9:45 PM.

Aaron Glen Carrillo, was driving a 2005 Suzuki GSX-R on Tully Road, headed north. Gary Silva, was driving a black Nissan Pathfinder, southbound on Tully Rd.

Silva made a left turn onto West Union Avenue, as the motorcycle was coming into the intersection. The two vehicles collided, causing Carrillo to be thrown 30 feet off the bike. He landed over a fence, in a nearby backyard.

Carrillo was majorly hurt and taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries. It is reported that he was wearing a helmet.

Silva was not injured.

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

Deadly Crash in Kern River Canyon on Highway 178

January 13, 2012- A crash on Highway 178 near Bakersfield, leaves one man dead. The accident happened on Friday, at about 6:20 AM.

David Mitchell, of Weldon, was driving in a 1999 BMW with passenger Jeffrey Soulsberg Soulsbery, of Ridgecrest, on Highway 178, through Kern River Canyon. The single-vehicle collision occurred near Powerhouse No. 1, about one half mile past the mouth of the canyon.

Mitchell lost control of the car, and it veered off the roadway, and hit the canyon wall on the opposite side. The car then crashed down into the canyon, landing on its roof.


Mitchell suffered serious injuries and was taken to Kern Medical Center. He later died at the hospital.

Soulsbery received moderate injuries and also taken to Kern Medical.

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.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Stolen Car Runs into Building in Fresno

January 16, 2012- A stolen vehicle crashed into the side of a building, in Fresno, on Monday. The crash happened at about 1:00 AM.

The Fresno Police tried to pull over the stolen Honda, but the suspect refused to stop and lost control of the car. The vehicle drove into a building with a sign that read, "The Exit" painted on the wall, at Belmont Avenue and Calaveras Avenue.


The driver and another passenger attempted to run after the accident, but officers quickly arrested them.

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.

Turlock Woman Seriously Injured While Crossing the Road

January 10, 2012- A woman was struck by a car, in Turlock, north of Fresno, on Tuesday. The accident occurred at about 8:00 AM.

The pedestrian was crossing the street in the crosswalk, on English Avenue. The vehicle hit her at a speed of about 20 mph.

The woman suffered serious injuries in the crash, and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Two Men Killed in Crash on Highway 140 East of Merced

January 14, 2012- Two men were killed in a head-on crash, on Highway 140, near Chase Ranch, northeast of Fresno. The accident occurred on Saturday at about 6:20 PM, east of the Merced-Mariposa county line.

William Ruport, of Mariposa, was driving a Mitsubishi truck west on Highway 140, with passenger Johnny Miller of Modesto. It is reported they were going 10 mph over the 45 mph speed limit.

As the pickup was coming around a curve, it crossed over the double yellow lines into the other lane on traffic. The truck slammed into a Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra, traveling east, driven by Daniel Fournier, of Mariposa.


Ruport and Miller were pronounced dead at the scene of the collision.

Fournier sustained minor injuries and was taken to John C. Fremont Hospital in Mariposa. Fournier's passenger, Charles Heckinger of Roselle, Ill., suffered major injuries. He was airlifted to Memorial Medical Center in Modesto.

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

Semi Truck Slams into Side of an SUV in Fresno

January 13, 2012-  A crash in southeast Fresno injures one woman seriously, on Friday, at about 11:15 AM.

An SUV, driven by Karla Santiesteban, was traveling south on Maple Avenue when she drove through the intersection of Maple and Jensen Avenue.

An eastbound big rig, driven by Wesley Nolan Ellis, of Tulare, ran the red light at the intersection and slammed into the SUV's passenger side.

The SUV's passenger, Teresa Santiesteban, suffered major injuries and was taken to Community Regional Medical Center.

Ellis, and Karla Santiesteban both sustained 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 559-713-0159.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

19 Year-Old Man Dies in Crash on Highway 43

January 12, 2012- A Corcoran man was killed in a crash Thursday, on Highway 43 near Laton, northwest of Visalia, at about 5:30 AM.

Andres Walle Escamilla, 19, was driving his Mazda Miata north, just past Cairo Avenue. He tried to pass a slow moving vehicle, and merged into oncoming traffic. He slammed head-on into a Nissan Altima, driven by Susan Pulido, of Merced.

The Miata continued on in the southbound lane, after colliding with the Nissan, and then hit a Honda Civic, driven by Alejandro Tapia, before finally stopping.


Escamilla was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

Pulido suffered major injuries. She was taken to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno for treatment.

Tapia was not injured in the collision.

The crash blocked traffic on the highway for over an hour before reopening.

Investigators are looking into how fast Escamilla was going and why he attempted to pass when other vehicles were in the southbound lane. The California Highway Patrol said that there was no fog, and the road was clear.

Drugs and alcohol are not considered to be factors in the crash.

I am a personal injury lawyer, in Visalia, just miles from Highway 43. Ready to meet all your legal needs. Please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Head-on Collision on Highway 33 near Los Banos

January 10, 2012- A man was killed in a crash Tuesday, near Los Banos, northwest of Fresno, at about 7:40 PM.

Jose Samuel Beltran, was driving his Jeep north on Highway 33. As he neared Snyder Road, Beltran attempted to pass a northbound semi truck, but slammed head-on into another big rig headed south on the highway.

The Jeep drove off the roadway, after colliding with the rig, and hit a power pole.

Beltran was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. His passenger, Fabian Savala, suffered moderate injuries.

The driver of the semi, Sabel Perez of Fresno, was not hurt.

If you need legal counseling or representation for this accident, please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier, of Visalia, just miles south of Fresno, 559-713-0159.
January 10, 2012- An accident on Highway 99, in Bakersfield, causes a metal pipe to go through car's windshield, on Tuesday morning.

Marcus Kasprzyk, of Turlock, was driving on Highway 99 at about 65 mph. He was just south of Olive Drive, almost to his exit, when a pipe in the back of a black Dodge truck dislodged, and speared the windshield of his car.



The CHP reported that the pipe would've impaled Kasprzyk, had it not hit the steering wheel of his vehicle.

Kasprzyk suffered minor injuries from the crash and was taken to Mercy Hospital.

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

Pedestrian Hit While Crossing Tulare Avenue in Visalia

January 9, 2012- A woman was hit by a car as she was crossing the road in Visalia, on Monday, at about 5:40 PM.

The pedestrian, Charlene Garmon, was crossing Tulare Avenue, headed north, just past Garden Street, when she was struck by a 2001 Kia Rio, driven by Brett Hawley, that was traveling westbound.


She was seriously injured and taken first to Kaweah Delta Medical, and then Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno. She died in the hospital from her injuries.

The 43 year-old male driver was not hurt in the accident.

The crash is now under investigation.

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. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Friday, January 13, 2012

Two Men Injured in a Cell Phone Related Crash on Hwy 41

January 9, 2012- An answered cell phone leads to a crash on Highway 41, in Madera County, Monday afternoon.

Neal Patrick Oliver, of Ahwahnee, was driving a Toyota Camry on Highway 41, south of Road 426. While he was driving, Oliver reached down to pick up his ringing cell phone and drifted to the right shoulder of the highway. The Camry smashed into a parked big rig on the side of the road.

Oliver received minor injuries.

A passenger in the Toyota, Joseph Henry Criswell, of Oakhurst, suffered major injuries. He was medi-flighted to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.

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.

Modesto Crash Involving a School Bus and Car

January 9, 2012- A crash between a school bus and a car leaves one woman in critical condition, in Modesto, on Monday, at about 10:30 AM.

Dorothea Strobel, 78, was driving her Honda on G Street, toward downtown Modesto. She did not stop at the posted stop sign, at the intersection of G and 13th Street.

Strobel drove across three lanes of traffic and was hit by a Modesto City Schools bus. It is reported that the bus was traveling at 30 mph.



The driver of the bus, Alice Nelson of Ripon, and a 15 year-old passenger were not injured in the accident.

Strobel suffered major injuries and was taken to Doctors Medical Center. Her condition at this time is not known.

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

Child Killed While Trying to Cross Street in Bakersfield

January 6, 2012- An 11 year-old boy was hit and killed Friday, in Bakersfield, at approximately 6 PM.

David De Santiago ran across the roadway of Brundage Lane, as traffic was oncoming. A 56 year-old man driving a pickup truck hit Santiago as he was in the street.

Santiago suffered serious injuries and was rushed to Kern Medical Center. He died at the hospital about an hour later.

The police reported that the driver was not cited in the crash.

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.