Friday, February 28, 2014

Big Rig Shuts Down Highway 99 in Bakersfield

February 28, 2014- On Friday morning a semi truck caused southbound Highway 99 traffic major delays, after crash, in Bakersfield, California.

The rainy roads most likely contributed to the conditions in the accident, where the semi jack-knifed on the freeway, near Rosedale Highway.

It is reported that traffic was slow from 7th Standard on to Rosedale, and also on Airport Drive.


Vehicles were told to avoid the area after the collision, because of the backup, but the roadways are clear now.

No further information is known at this time.

Fresno-Visalia-Bakersfield accident attorney, John Rozier. Your lawyer for car crashes, wrongful deaths and personal injuries.  Big rig collisions, tankers, semi trucks. Please contact me online www.nelsonrozier.com or call me at 559-713-0159

Semi Truck Crash on Highway 99 and 58 Shut Down Freeway in Bakersfield

February 28, 2014- A semi truck crash shut down a part of both Highway 99 and Highway 58 in Bakersfield, California on Friday morning.  The accident occurred at about 8:20 AM, on an overpass of Highway 58 east.

CHP have reported that the driver of the big rig was merging from southbound Hwy 99, to eastbound Hwy 58.  The officer said the tractor-trailer was driving too fast for the rainy road conditions, and swerved along both sides of the freeway, before jack-knifing and catching on fire.


The semi was dangling off the overpass above Highway 99.  The freeway was closed, because of plummeting debris.

It was said that 2-3 other cars were involved in the collision, but no one was hurt.



Caltrans will come in to inspect the overpass to make sure it is safe to drive on before vehicles can use that part of the highway again.

Issues still remaining to be investigated include determining the speed of the big rig, whether road conditions may have contributed to this accident, and whether the facts of this accident as reported are accurate.  If you would like these issues investigated further then please call Attorney John Rozier at 559-713-0159.  www.nelsonrozier.com

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Update: Fresno Crash Leaves a Boy and Man Dead

February 26, 2014- The crash that happened west of Fresno in the intersection of Monroe and Belmont avenues, has now claimed another victim.  The accident happened on Wednesday at about 5:30 PM.

A third person has died from injuries in the fiery collision, where a Pontiac Grand Am ran a stop sign and collided with a Chevy Tahoe SUV.

Both vehicles rolled and came to rest in an orchard/ vineyard.

The Grand Am's driver and a 9 year old boy from the SUV died at the scene.  The third fatality was a 35 year old man from Kerman, who was also a passenger in the Tahoe.

The driver of the Chevy has been identified as 35 year old Maria Campos, of Kerman.

Campos and the rest of the survivors were taken to Community Regional Medical Center.  And one of the injured had to be medi-flighted there.

The police report of this accident will be probably be ready in a week or two.  If you would like us to start investigating this accident--please call.  We can come to you. www.nelsonrozier.com/ or give me a call at 559-713-0159.  Attorney John Rozier of Visalia, California.  

Fresno Crash Leaves a Boy and Man Dead

February 26, 2014- A terrible car accident leaves a 9 year old boy, and a man dead, just west of Fresno, California.  The crash occurred on Wednesday at about 5:30 PM.

The collision happened at the intersection of Belmont Avenue and Monroe Avenue, when a Pontiac Grand Am and a Chevy Tahoe SUV crashed into each other.  The driver of the Grand Am did not stop at the stop sign, and rammed into the Chevy which didn't have a sign.

Both vehicles ended up in a vineyard, and the Pontiac caught on fire.



The Tahoe was carrying five people, including the 9 year old, who was killed right away.

The driver of the Pontiac was the other victim of the crash.  He was the only person in the car.

The rest of the people involved in the accident were taken to Community Regional Medical Center hospital for their injuries.

Please give us a call, if you are a relative or are in touch with the family, and would like us to investigate this accident further. We are located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.


Man Arrested in Bakersfield after High Speed Chase and Car Crash

February 26, 2014- A car crash happened in southwest Bakersfield, after a driver tried to run from the police, on Wednesday.

The Police Department tried to pull over a man at the intersection of White Lane and Gosford Road.  The driver refused to stop and lead the cops on a 100 mile per hour chase.  The officers called off the chase, before any innocent bystanders were hurt.


Shortly thereafter, the driver collided into a fence near South Union Avenue and Taft Highway.  The man got out of his vehicle after the accident and ran away on foot.

Police caught and arrested the driver, and he was taken to the hospital for treatment.

No further information is known at this time.

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

Man Hurt in Reedley After 100 mph Car Crash

February 21, 2014- On Friday one man was injured after the car he was driving crashed through three yards.  The accident occurred in Reedley, California at about 12:30 AM.

Officers reported that the vehicle was going about 100 miles per hour, on Frankwood Avenue.  At the cross streets of Frankwood and Aspen, the driver hit a light pole, then took out the fence from a nearby yard.  The car then proceeded to drive through another front yard, and hit a truck parked there, and pushed it into the house.



After colliding with the pick-up, the car rolled once it went through the third yard.

The fire department had to use the jaws of life to free the man from his vehicle.  He was taken to a local hospital.

The crash is under investigation.  The police are trying to determine if the driver was impaired in some way.

If you need a lawyer please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury specialist handling all types of crashes. I am located in Visalia, with an office on Caldwell Ave  559-713-0159 or www.nelsonrozier.com.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Motorcycle Crash in Clovis After Police Chase

February 22, 2014- Clovis Police tried to pull over a motorcycle for traffic violations, when it sped away and eventually crashed on Saturday.  The accident occurred at about 8:30 AM.

46 year old Richard Cooper was riding a motorcycle, reportedly without a helmet, when he and his female passenger were told to stop by the cops.  Cooper did not stop and drove the bike into oncoming traffic on Peach Avenue and Richert Avenue.

Near Peach and Ashlan avenues, the motorcycle hit a truck traveling south on Peach, knocking the two people off the bike.


Cooper was not hurt and officers arrested him.  The female passenger was taken to the hospital for injuries.

Officials later learned that the motorcycle was stolen from Fresno, California.

The truck that was involved in the collision took off after the crash, and was found abandoned down the road.  Later the driver turned himself in.  Officers say he was driving without a license.

If you need legal help for this accident, please call Attorney John Rozier of Visalia.  559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Accident on I-5 Kills Man near Sacramento

February 22, 2014- Eight days after a crash, a Sacramento man dies from an injury that was caused by a tire smashing through his windshield.  The accident occurred on Friday, February 14th.

The driver was 31 year old Kyle Hubbard.  He was driving north on Interstate 5, when a wheel came off a tractor trailer vehicle that was traveling in the southbound lanes.  The tire flew across the freeway's divide and went through Hubbard's window.  There was a passenger in his car, but they were not hurt.

The CHP reported that Kyle received major head trauma, and passed away in the hospital on Saturday.

The collision is still under investigation.

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


Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Visalia Officer Involved in Car Accident on Conyer Street

February 25, 2014- A crash happening early Tuesday morning occurred in Visalia, California.

The accident involved a detective for the Visalia Police Department.  The cop was driving south on Conyer Street towards police headquarters, when a Chevy Cavalier came out of an alley and rammed into the back of the officer's unmarked patrol car.


The patrol vehicle had only minor damage to the bumper.  The woman driver's vehicle received greater damage. Its bumper was torn off, and it had a buckled hood.  The Chevy had to be towed away.

No reports on any injuries at this time.

If you need legal counseling or representation for this accident, please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier, of Visalia, just miles from the scene of the collision. Our my office is located on Caldwell Avenue. 559-713-0159 or www.nelsonrozier.com

Update: Memorial Held for CHP Officers Killed on Highway 99 Fresno

February 24, 2014- About 2,500 people were in attendance for the memorial of California Highway Patrol Officers' Brian Law and Juan Gonzalez, on Monday, in Fresno.  In attendance were Governor Jerry Brown and State Attorney General Kamala Harris.

The two men were killed on President's Day, February 17, 2014, when their patrol car collided into a guard rail, while responding to a crash on Highway 99, near Kingsburg.


It is reported that the patrol car veered off the road, as they were trying to avoid hitting a pedestrian that was involved in the original accident.

The collision remains under investigation.

While our condolences go out to the friends and family of the victim, we recognize that no monetary sum can ease the pain and loss felt after a tragedy such as this. However, just monetary compensation can help ease the burden of medical bills, final expenses, and help support any dependents left behind by the deceased. Please contact us at www.nelsonrozier.com or call attorney John Rozier at 559-713-0159 if you would like help filing a claim.

Highway 99 Fatal Crash near White Lane Bakersfield

February 19 2014- One fatality is reported in a car crash involving three vehicles on Highway 99 south, in Bakersfield, on Wednesday.  The accident occurred at about 8 PM.

75 year old Seung Chun Lim of Sherman Oaks, California was driving a 2009 Lexus southbound.  It is reported that he was traveling at a high rate of speed, when he swerved to the right and collided with a 2012 Kenworth semi truck.  The big rig was driven by 50 year old Brian M. Kenner of Clovis.  The semi was stopped in traffic just north of White Lane.


Lim's Lexus continued to move to the right and hit the left rear bumper of a 2009 Dodge, that was driven by 23 year old Esther T. Ibarra of Bakersfield.  Ibarra was exiting onto White Lane.

Officers said Lim's car came to rest facing northeast in the southbound lanes, against the perimeter fence.  It is reported that Lim died 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 on Caldwell Avenue.  559-713-0159, or contact us online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Update: Fatal Car Crash in East Bakersfield; One Fatality

February 23, 2014- An update to the crash involving 53 year old Michael Baker, in a remote area of Bakersfield on Sunday.

Baker died at 6:42 PM, at the scene of the accident on Franceschi Road.  Which is about 7 miles east of Caliente Creek Road.

The Kern County Fire Department reported that the road was only accessible by off road vehicles.

If you need legal help for this accident, please call Attorney John Rozier of Visalia, California. 559-713-0159.  Our offices are located right in town, on Caldwell Avenue. www.nelsonrozier.com


Update: Fatal Car Accident Kills Man and Woman in Terra Bella

February 24 2014- New information regarding the man and woman killed in the car crash near Terra Bella, California, on Monday.

The couple in the Volkswagen Jetta, were married.  They have been identified as 60 year old Alberto Navarro, and 42 year old Irene Guerra.

Irene Guerra was driving the vehicle south on Road 248, nearing Avenue 102 at about 7 AM, when, for reasons unknown, she lost control.  The car veered off the road after Guerra over corrected, and the car struck a tree, then flipped over.


Officers said the vehicle was traveling at about 70 mph, and it was estimated that the Jetta traveled about 200-250 feet out of control before leaving the road and hitting the orange tree.

Both husband and wife died at the scene of the accident.  It is reported that Guerra was wearing a seat belt, but Alberto Navarro was not.

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, on Caldwell Ave. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159 or contact us online www.nelsonrozier.com.

Monday, February 24, 2014

Memorial Held for CHP Officers Killed on Highway 99 Fresno

February 24 2014- A memorial was held today for California Highway Patrol officers that were killed on Monday, February 17, 2014.

Officer Juan Jaime Gonzalez and his partner, Officer Brian Mitchio Law died in a car crash that occurred on the Sierra Street exit, off Highway 99.  The officers were responding to a traffic accident, that happened before dawn on President's Day.


Hundreds of officers from various departments across the state joined in the processional to remember their fallen comrades.

While our condolences go out to the friends and family of the victims, we recognize that no monetary sum can ease the pain and loss felt after a tragedy such as this. However, just monetary compensation can help ease the burden of medical bills, final expenses, and help support any dependents left behind by the deceased. Please contact us at www.nelsonrozier.com or call attorney John Rozier at 559-713-0159 if you would like help filing a claim.

Car Accident: Truck Hits House and Phone Pole on in Bakersfield

February 23, 2014- In Bakersfield on Sunday, a hit and run vehicle accident caused damage to a telephone pole and a nearby house.

A red truck was driving on Niles Road when it crashed into the pole, drove through a dirt lot, and finally running into a home that was near the street.


The suspect ran away, on foot, after the crash, and was found in a nearby neighborhood.  The California Highway Patrol now have the suspect in custody.



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

Fatal Car Crash in East Bakersfield: One Fatality

February 23, 2014- In a remote area of east Bakersfield, a 53 year old man's car crashed Sunday night, and the driver was killed.

On the roads of Caliente Creek and Franceschi, Michael Baker's vehicle as he was driving around a switchback, lost control and flipped.  The car came to a stop after it hit a tree.

According to officials, Baker got out of his car after running into the tree.  He was found unconscious by emergency responders.  He died from his injuries.

Attorney John Rozier is your personal injury lawyer. Please give me a call 559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com. I am located in Visalia California, on Caldwell Ave.

Fatal Car Accident Kills Man and Woman in Terra Bella

February 24, 2014- A car crash killed two people Monday morning, near Terra Bella, California.  

A man and a woman were driving in a Volkswagen Jetta, south on Road 248, nearing Avenue 102.  Highway Patrol Sergeant Darrel Giefer stated the woman was driving the vehicle, when for an unknown reason she lost control of the car.

The Jetta swerved off the east side of the road and struck an orange tree.  The car flipped and came to a stop on its roof.  The collision caused the tree to be uprooted.

No other information is know 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, on Caldwell Ave. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159 or contact us online at www.nelsonrozier.com