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.