Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Tulare County SUV Crash Kills One, in Visalia, on Lovers Lane

May 31, 2015- A Tulare County woman was killed in an SUV collision, on Sunday.  The vehicle accident happened in Visalia, at approximately 1 PM, on Lovers Lane.

Michael Thayer, 19 years old, was driving a 2007 Jeep Patriot north on Lovers Lane.  The Sport Utility Vehicle tried to make a left turn onto Tulare Avenue, and was struck by a 1996 Honda Accord that was traveling south on Lovers Lane.

Fahm Sautern, 41, of Visalia, was a passenger in the Honda.  She sustained serious injuries.  She was taken by ambulance to Kaweah Delta Medical Center.  She succumbed to her injuries and died in the hospital on Thursday, June 4th.

Two other passengers in the Accord; Sou Saefong, and Ying Saechao, suffered minor to moderate injuries.  Ty Phanachone, 63 years old, the driver of the Honda, was not injured.  Thayer also was not hurt.

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.

Kern County Automobile Collision Ends in Fatality, on Highway 223, in Arvin

Bakersfield, Visalia, Fresno Collision Attorney John L. Rozier has the following accident report; On Saturday, June 20, 2015, two people were fatally wounded in a rollover vehicle collision, on Highway 223.  The Kern County automobile accident occurred in Arvin, at approximately 4:40 in the morning.

A 22 year old female driver of a black Honda Accord, was headed west on Highway 223.  The Accord started to veer off the highway, near General Beale Road.  The car collided with a barbwire fence and then rolled over.

The driver and a passenger, who was also 22 years old, were ejected from the Honda.  They were reported to have not been wearing their seat belts, when the accident happened.

The two women died at the scene of the collision.  A third female in the automobile, suffered serious injuries.  She was taken to Kern Medical Center, in Bakersfield, for treatment.  Her condition is unknown.

Mr. Rozier is located north of Arvin, in Visalia and would like to speak to the families of those involved in this accident.  Please give him a call at 559-713-0159, or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Big Rig Accident on Southbound Highway 99, in Fresno, at Jensen Avenue Exit

June 30, 2015- A big rig collision occurred on southbound Highway 99, in Fresno.  The double semi truck accident happened on early Tuesday morning, near the Jensen Avenue exit.

One semi, with a trailer filled with onions, was parked on the shoulder of Hwy 99 south.  Another tractor-trailer was traveling on the southbound freeway and smashed into the stopped rig.

fresno two big rigs accident southbound highway 99 onions jensen avenue

Upon impact, the cargo of the vehicles was sent flying all over the roadway.  All the lanes of the freeway were closed until crews could clean up the wreckage.

Both semi truck drivers suffered injuries.  They were taken by ambulance to local hospitals.

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.

Pickup Truck Crash Causes Power Outage in Tulare County, near Ivanhoe

June 29, 2015- A pickup truck crash left people without power in Tulare County.  The vehicle accident took place northwest of Ivanhoe, on Road 132, at around 5:17 PM.

A white pickup truck was driving on Road 132, south of Avenue 352, when for an unknown reason the driver lost control.  The vehicle left the roadway and smashed into a wooden power pole.

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The impact of the truck caused the pole and live electrical wires to fall to the ground.  The electricity in the downed wires started a grass fire in the area.  Firefighters could not put out the fire until the power was shut off by a Southern California Edison work crew.

Power was reported to have been lost for 629 homes and businesses in the area.

The driver in the incident sustained minor injuries.

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

Pedestrian Identified in SUV Collision at Virginia Avenue, in Bakersfield

On Monday, June 29, 2015, a pedestrian was killed in a vehicle accident in Kern County.  The SUV collision occurred in east Bakersfield, at approximately 9:21 PM.  The man has been identified as Jose Jesus Rodriguez Garcia.

Garcia, 69, was walking south on Larry Street, when he crossed the intersection at Virginia Avenue.  At the same time a Sport Utility Vehicle was eastbound on Virginia Avenue.  The driver of the vehicle attempted to swerve out of the way, but did not do so in time.

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The SUV hit the pedestrian as he crossed outside of a crosswalk.

Garcia suffered major injuries and died in the ambulance on his way to Kern Medical Center, in Bakersfield.

The driver was not hurt.

This accident requires much more investigation.  Please let us help.  Call Attorney John Rozier at 559-713-0159, or contact on the web at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Merced County Big Rig Crash Ends in Fatality on Highway 165, near Los Banos

June 23, 2015- A fatal big rig accident took place on Highway 165, in Merced County.  The semi truck collision occurred between Los Banos and Hilmar, on Tuesday, at about 2:00 PM.

Thomas Watkins, of Los Banos, was driving a white 2016 Acura ILX, on State Route 165, near Wolfsen Road.  The Acura crashed into a 2005 Kenworth tractor-trailer, driven by Jason Cann, 43, with passenger Lori Cuffman, 43, of San Lorenzo.

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It has been reported that the Acura was driving erratically right before the collision.

Watkins was pronounced dead at the scene.

Cuffman suffered serious injuries, and was taken to a local hospital.  Cann sustained minor injuries.

Please call if you would like us to investigate this accident. The event data recorders with the airbag modules may have recorded the vehicle speeds. And we can look into whether there was some type of malfunction. 

Our firm is located in Visalia, south of Fresno. Attorney John Rozier. 559-713-0159 or contact us online www.nelsonrozier.com.

Two Semi Trucks Collide on Highway 99, near Jensen Avenue, in Fresno

Central California Vehicle Collision Attorney John L. Rozier has the following report; On Tuesday, June 30, 2015, two semi trucks collided on Highway 99.  The big rig accident happened in Fresno, in the early morning hours.

A tractor-trailer carrying onions was reported to have been stopped on the shoulder of southbound Highway 99, near the Jensen Avenue exit.  As it sat parked another semi truck crashed into it.

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The impact sent debris all over the freeway, and closed down all the lanes of south 99.

The two big rig drivers sustained injuries and were taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Mr. Rozier is your lawyer for car crashes, wrongful deaths, and personal injuries.  Big rig collisions, tankers, semi trucks.  Fog, dust storms, downed or blocked stop signs.  www.nelsonrozier.com or call him at 559-713-0159.

Bakersfield Pedestrian Death Caused by Vehicle Collision, on Virginia Avenue

June 29, 2015- A pedestrian accident ends in fatality, in east Bakersfield.  The car collision occurred on Monday, at about 9:21 PM.

An automobile was driving east on Virginia Avenue, when a pedestrian crossed the street in an unmarked intersection.  The walker had been traveling south on Larry Street.

bakersfield pedestrian fatality car collision virginia avenue larry street

The driver of the car saw the man and tried to swerve out of the way, but was unable to in time.  The vehicle struck the pedestrian and caused major injuries, which included some to his arm and hip.

He was taken by ambulance to Kern Medical Center and later died in 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, on Caldwell Ave. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Auberry Rollover Vehicle Collision Injures Four People, on Highway 168

Visalia, and Fresno Accident Attorney John Rozier has the subsequent collision report; On Sunday, June 28, 2015, four people were hurt in a rollover automobile crash.  The car accident took place near Prather, in Auberry, on Highway 168, at around 1 PM.

A gray Volkswagen vehicle, that had four teenagers, ages 17 and 18, inside, were headed west on Highway 168, in the Fresno County area.  The VW was reported to have been traveling at a high rate of speed, when the driver attempted to make it around a curve.

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The auto veered into the eastbound lane, and the driver lost control after over-correcting.  The Volkswagen clipped a Honda Civic and went off the freeway.  The vehicle drove through fencing, and rolled over multiple times into a ravine, before it came to rest on its wheels.

The victims were trapped inside the car, until they could be rescued by emergency personnel.

Three of the four teenagers sustained major injuries.  The fourth person sustained moderate injuries.  One of the victims was medi-flighted to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.  The other three were taken on the ground to Saint Agnes Medical Center, and CRMC.

The two occupants of the Civic were not harmed.

Issues still remaining to be investigated include determining the speed of the vehicle, 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 Mr. Rozier, your personal injury lawyer, at 559-713-0159  or reach us at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Fatal Head-on Car Collision near Visalia, on Road 80

On Sunday, June 14, 2015, a head-on car collision ends in fatality near Visalia.  The Tulare County vehicle accident occurred at approximately 2:00 AM, on Road 80/Plaza Drive.

A station wagon, driven by a Visalia man, was driving southbound in the northbound lane of Road 80.

At the same time a Chevrolet, driven by Maria Equihua, of Sultana, was traveling north on the roadway.  The two vehicles collided head-on, near Avenue 32, north of Visalia.

After the crash, the station wagon burst into flames.

The station wagon's driver died at the scene of the collision.  The Chevy's driver, Equihua, suffered serious injuries.  She was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center for treatment.

I am a personal injury lawyer, in Visalia, California, located on Caldwell Avenue, just miles from the scene of the accident. Ready to meet all your legal needs. Please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier  559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Fresno Hit-and-Run Pickup Truck Collision Kills Bicyclist on Fresno Street

Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield Collision Lawyer John L. Rozier has the following accident report; On Saturday, June 13, 2015, a hit-and-run vehicle crash ends in fatality.  The truck collision took place in north Fresno, and led to the death of a biker.

The bicyclist was riding along the side of Fresno Street, when he veered suddenly into the roadway.  The victim was hit by a man in his 20's, driving a light colored pickup truck, with lawn equipment in the bed.

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It is reported that the driver stopped after hitting the bike rider, but then drove off.

The bicyclist suffered serious injuries and was taken to Community Regional Medical Center.  He later died while in the hospital.

Mr. Rozier is located Visalia, south of Fresno, and would like to speak to the family of the accident victim.  Please give him a call at 559-713-0159.  www.nelsonrozier.com

Monday, June 29, 2015

Suspect Arrested in Police Officer's Death After Car Crash in Bakersfield

Update on the patrol car accident that killed a Bakersfield Police Officer on Friday, June 26, 2015.  The suspect that Officer Nelson was in pursuit of has been arrested.  The vehicle collision took place at approximately 2:45 PM.

The suspect has been identified as Julian Hernandez, 32 years old.

bakersfield officer david nelson killed in car crash suspect julian hernandez arrested panorama drive

Officer David Nelson of the Bakersfield Police Department, was pursuing Hernandez, who was driving a silver Hyundai, down Panorama Drive.  For an unknown reason the officer lost control of his vehicle at the intersection of Panorama, and Mt. Vernon Avenue.

Emergency personnel found him pinned inside the automobile.  Officer Nelson was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Hernandez was arrested Saturday, June 27th, at about 11:30 PM.

The law offices of Nelson and Rozier are located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, in Visalia. Our attorneys specialize in automobile collisions, wrongful deaths, and personal injuries. If you would like experienced and reliable representation for this accident please contact us at www.nelsonrozier.com or call Attorney John Rozier at 559-713-0159.

Four Teens Injured in Fresno County Car Accident, on Highway 168

June 28, 2015- A rollover car accident leaves four teenagers injured, in Fresno County.  The vehicle collision happened on Highway 168, in Auberry, at about 1:00 PM.

Four occupants, ages 17 and 18, were in a grey VW automobile, traveling westbound on Highway 168, near Prather.  It is reported that the Volkswagen was driving at a high rate of speed around a curve, and lost control.

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The car swerved into the eastbound lane after the driver over-corrected.  The VW hit a Honda Civic, and then went off the highway, through a fence, and overturned multiple times into a ravine.  They were pinned inside the vehicle, after the crash.

The four victims in the Volkswagen all suffered injuries, with three of the four people in serious condition.  One person was airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.  The other three were taken by ambulance to CRMC, and Saint Agnes Medical Center.

The two people that were in the Honda were not hurt.

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.

Rollover Collision Ends Fatally in Bakersfield, at Wible and McKee Roads

On Saturday, June 13, 2015, a rollover automobile accident ends in fatality, in Bakersfield.  The Kern County car collision happened at the intersection of McKee and Wible roads, at around 3:45 PM.

Officers reported that an adult male was driving his vehicle when he crashed at the 3300 block of Mckee Road.  After the impact the car overturned in the intersection of Wible Road and McKee Rd.

The driver died at the scene of the crash.

It is not known at this time the cause of the collision.  The accident remains 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, north of Bakersfield, on Caldwell Ave. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Skateboard and Big Rig Crash at Union and California Avenues, in Bakersfield

An update to the semi truck accident that occurred on Thursday, June 25, 2015, in Bakersfield.  The skateboarder that was struck by the big rig has died.  He has been identified as 17 year old, Blas Nahum Sandoval.

The tractor-trailer made a turn from south Union Avenue onto west California Avenue.  It is reported that the woman driver had a green light.

bakersfield big rig crash skateboarder fatality blas sandoval union avenue

Witnesses claimed that Sandoval did not wait for the semi truck to fully turn before he entered the crosswalk at the intersection.  The skateboarder ran into the rear wheels of the double trailer.

Sandoval suffered major injuries and was rushed to Kern Medical Center.  He later died in the hospital.

Our condolences go out to the family, and friends of these victims.  Please let us help you during this trying time.  Attorney John Rozier, your lawyer for all wrongful deaths, and car accidents.  We serve all of Kern County, Tulare County, and Fresno County.  With our office located in Visalia, California. www.nelsonrozier.com or contact us by phone at 559-713-0159.

Madera County Motorcycle Accident Ends in Fatality, on Highway 41, near Serpa Canyon Road

San Joaquin Valley Automobile Accident Lawyer John Rozier has the subsequent report; On Thursday, June 18, 2015, a motorcyclist was killed in Madera County.  The vehicle collision happened on Highway 41, at around 3 PM.

The California Highway Patrol reported that the incident was caused as traffic was slowing down on Highway 41, near Serpa Canyon Road.  The bike did not slow in time, and hit the back of another vehicle.

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The biker was ejected from the motorcycle, upon impact.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.

No other injuries have been reported.

The police report may take several weeks to prepare—in the meantime we can probably obtain a cover sheet of the accident report for the family of the deceased.  Please let us independently investigate this collision for you.  Call Mr. Rozier at 559-713-0159.  www.nelsonrozier.com

Semi Truck Accident Kills One in Tulare County, on Highway 65, near Terra Bella

June 22, 2015- A big rig collision took place in Tulare County, on Monday.  The fatal head-on semi truck accident occurred near Terra Bella, at approximately 12:40 AM.

A Jeep Cherokee, driven by Rogelio Rodriguez, of Porterville, was traveling north on Highway 65.  As the Jeep neared Avenue 12, it veered into oncoming traffic and smashed head-on into a semi truck.

Rodriguez died at the scene of the crash.

The driver of the tractor-trailer; James Chambers, of Visalia, suffered minor injuries, but did not want medical treatment.

The scene of the accident should be independently inspected as soon as possible.  Please call Attorney Rozier at 559-713-0159.  Also contact him online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Friday, June 26, 2015

Bakersfield Police Officer Killed in Patrol Car Collision on Panorama Drive & Mt. Vernon Ave.

June 26, 2015- A Police Officer was killed in a car collision in Bakersfield, on Friday.  The patrol vehicle accident occurred at Mt. Vernon Avenue and Panorama Drive, at about 2:45 AM.

Officer David Nelson, 26, was in pursuit of a suspect in the area of Flower and Haley streets.  The cop car was traveling down Panorama Drive, chasing the other vehicle, when for an unexplained reason the vehicle lost control.

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Officer Nelson was found in his vehicle at the intersection of Panorama Dr. and Mt. Vernon Ave.  He was pinned inside the car.

Nelson was rescued from the patrol car and taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The suspect has yet to be captured.  The vehicle has been reported to have been an unlicensed silver Hyundai.

Our condolences go out to the family, and friends of the victim.  Please let us help you during this trying time.  Attorney John Rozier, your lawyer for all wrongful deaths, and car accidents.  We serve all of Kern County, Tulare County, and Fresno County.  With our office located in Visalia, California. www.nelsonrozier.com or contact us by phone at 559-713-0159.

Two Killed in Rollover Car Accident on Highway 223, in Arvin

June 20, 2015- Two people were killed in a Kern County car accident, that happened on Highway 223.  The automobile collision took place early Saturday, at about 4:40 AM, in Arvin.

A black Honda Accord was driving westbound, near General Beale Road when it drifted off the highway.  The vehicle hit a barbwire fence and overturned.  The 22 year old female driver, and front passenger, who was also 22, were thrown from the Honda.

It is reported that both women were not wearing safety restraints at the time of the crash.  They were pronounced dead at the scene.

A third occupant in the vehicle sustained major injuries and was taken to Kern Medical Center, in Bakersfield.

This accident requires much more investigation. Please let me help. Attorney John Rozier of Visalia.  Your lawyer for car accidents, elder maltreatment, and personal injuries.  I am located on Caldwell Ave, in Tulare County.  www.nelsonrozier.com or call me at 559-713-0159.

Thursday, June 25, 2015

Skateboarder Seriously Injured After Collision With Semi Truck, in Bakersfield

Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield Personal Injury Attorney John L. Rozier has the following accident report; On Thursday, June 25, 2015, a big rig collided with a skateboarder, in Kern County.  The semi truck collision happened in Bakersfield at around 12:53 PM.

Officers reported that the tractor-trailer crash occurred in the area of East California Avenue, and Union Avenue.  The skateboarder appears to be a teenager.

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The teen was said to have suffered serious injuries and was taken to Kern Medical Center.  He was last listed as being in critical condition.

No other information is known at this time.

Please call us this afternoon to preserve evidence of this accident.  Mr. Rozier is here to help.  559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Tulare County Vehicle Crash Ends in Fatality on Road 80, North of Visalia

June 14, 2015- One person was killed in a vehicle accident in Tulare County, on Sunday.  The head-on collision happened north of Visalia, at around 2 AM, on Road 80.

A Visalia man driving a station wagon, was traveling on Road 80, before it becomes Plaza Drive.  The vehicle was headed south in the northbound lane of traffic, when it crashed head-on with a 2012 Chevrolet.

The Chevy, driven by Maria Equihua, of Sultana, was driving north on Road 80, near Avenue 32, when the crash occurred.  Upon impact the station wagon caught fire and was quickly engulfed in flames.

The driver of the station wagon was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident.  Equihua sustained major injuries and was taken by ambulance to Kaweah Delta Medical Center, in Visalia.

If you would like this accident investigated further, please give me a call.  Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury and wrongful death lawyer.  I specialize in all types of vehicle collisions.  My office is located right in Visalia.  Let me help you. 559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com

Automobile Collision Injures Teen Driver in Bakersfield, on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

On Wednesday, June 3, 2015, a vehicle accident led to serious injuries for one teen driver, in Bakersfield.  The Kern County car collision occurred on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, at approximately 6:30 AM.

The 17 year old, was reported to have been leaving the driveway of an apartment complex, in a blue Honda vehicle.  The sedan pulled out from the east side of the street, right into the path of a white Toyota Camry.

The Toyota was driven by a 75 year old man, and was traveling north on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.  The two automobiles collided, as the Honda drove into the roadway.

The teenager suffered major injuries and was taken to Kern Medical Center, in Bakersfield.  The Camry's driver also sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.

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

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Head-on Big Rig Collision on Highway 65, near Terra Bella, Kills Porterville Man

Tulare County Personal Injury Lawyer John Rozier has the following accident report; On Monday, June 22, 2015 a semi truck collision ended in fatality.  The big rig accident happened on Highway 65, near Terra Bella, at around 12:40 AM.

Rogelio Rodriguez, 23, of Porterville, was driving a Jeep Cherokee northbound on Highway 65, near Avenue 12.  His vehicle drifted into the opposite lane of traffic, right into the path of a tractor-trailer, driven by James Chambers, of Visalia.

The Jeep and semi truck crashed into each other head-on.  Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

Chambers sustained minor injuries, but refused medical treatment.

The incident is under investigation.

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 Mr. Rozier, your personal injury and wrongful death lawyer, at 559-713-0159  or reach us at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Double Fatality in Rollover Car Accident on Bear Mountain Road, in Arvin

June 21, 2015- A fatal car accident took place in Kern County, on Sunday.  The automobile collision happened in Arvin, southeast of Bakersfield.

The rollover crash occurred on Bear Mountain Boulevard.  The vehicle overturned into a field, and two women were ejected.

They died at the scene of the accident.  Another victim in the car sustained serious injuries and was taken to Kern County Medical Center.

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 or www.nelsonrozier.com.  My office is located in Visalia, on Caldwell Avenue.

Friday, June 19, 2015

Motorcyclist Killed After Vehicle Collision on Highway 41, in Madera County

On Thursday, June 18, 2015, a motorcycle accident ended in fatality on Highway 41.  The Madera County vehicle collision took place at about 3:00 PM, near Serpa Canyon Road.

The CHP have reported that the crash was caused when traffic started to slow down on the highway, and the motorcyclist did not slow down in time.

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The biker crashed into the back of another automobile.  He was thrown from his bike and died at the scene of the incident.

No other injuries were reported.  The accident is 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, south of Madera County. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Highway 58 Rollover Vehicle Crash, in East Bakersfield

May 17, 2015- A man was seriously injured in a rollover car accident, in Bakersfield.  The Kern County vehicle collision happened Wednesday, on Highway 58.

It is reported that the driver of an automobile was traveling on Highway 58.  The car swerved to avoid hitting a couch, at Fairfax Road.  The vehicle lost control and overturned multiple times, coming to rest off the side of the freeway.

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The driver suffered major injuries and was taken to the hospital.  A small child was also in the sedan, but was not seriously hurt.

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.

Monday, June 15, 2015

Bicyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Truck Accident, in Fresno

June 13, 2015- A bicyclist was hit and killed in a car collision in North Fresno, on Saturday afternoon.  The hit and run pickup truck accident occurred on Fresno Street.

Police reported that the bike rider was traveling along the roadway when he swerved suddenly into traffic.  The bicycle was hit by a light colored pickup truck, that had lawn equipment in the back, driven by a man in his late 20's.

fresno hit and run truck bike crash fatality

It is said that the driver of the truck stopped, but then took off before authorities arrived.  He now faces felony hit and run charges.

The bicyclist taken to Community Regional Medical Center, where he died from his injuries.

The law firm of Nelson and Rozier is currently handling a similar case arising from 8/23/13 when a Fresno Police vehicle ran over a man on a bicycle named Angel Toscano.  In that case we were able to download the event data recorder from the police cruiser to determine pre-accident speed and acceleration of the car.

Please give Attorney Rozier a call at 559-713-0159, or contact on the web at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Head-on Car Collision Kills One on Road 80, near Visalia

Tulare County Personal Injury Lawyer John Rozier has the following accident report; On Sunday, June 14, 2015, a fatal car collision took place north of Visalia.  The head-on vehicle crash ended in fatality for one driver, at about 2:00 AM.

The accident happened when a Visalia man driving a station wagon was traveling southbound in the northbound lane of Road 80/Plaza Drive.  The station wagon smashed head-on into a 2012 Chevy, driven by Maria Equihua, of Sultana.

The Chevrolet had been traveling northbound on Road 80, north of Avenue 32, when the collision happened.  After colliding, the station wagon burst into flames, and was soon engulfed.  The driver died at the scene of the incident.

Equihua suffered serious injuries and was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center for treatment.

Please call us this afternoon to preserve evidence of this accident.  Mr. Rozier is located right in Visalia.  He is here to help you with all your legal needs. 559-713-0159 or online www.nelsonrozier.com

Saturday, June 6, 2015

Vehicle Accident in Visalia, on Lovers Lane and Tulare Avenue, One Killed

A car accident on Sunday, May 31, 2015, led to the death of a Visalia woman on Thursday.  The Tulare County vehicle collision took place in Visalia, at Lovers Lane, at around 1 PM.

A 2007 Jeep Patriot, driven by Michael Thayer, 19, was headed northbound on Lovers Lane.  The SUV attempted to make a westbound turn onto Tulare Avenue, when it was hit by a 1996 Honda Accord, driven by Ty Phanachone, 63.

The Honda was driving south on Lovers Lane when it smashed into the Jeep.

Fahm Sauteurn, 41, was a passenger in the Accord.  She suffered major internal injuries and was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center.  She later died on Thursday, June 4th.

Sou Saefong, and Ying Saechao, were also passengers in the Honda.  They sustained minor to moderate injuries.  The two drivers in the crash; Phanachone and Thayer, were not hurt.

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.

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Fatal Mobility Scooter Accident, on Gibbons Street, in Porterville

Tulare County Wrongful Death Lawyer John Rozier has the following collision report; On Monday, June, 2015, a Porterville woman was killed in a mobility scooter accident.  The vehicle accident happened on Gibbons Avenue, at approximately 9:10 PM.

Mary Mutchler, 46 years old, was riding in an electric mobility scooter within the eastbound lane of Gibbons Avenue, west of Plano Street.  Sonia M. Castillo, 39, was traveling at about 40 mph, headed east on Gibbons, in a 2015 Honda.

The Honda struck the scooter and fatally injured the pedestrian.  Mutchler died at the scene of the collision.

The accident is under investigation.

Mr. Rozier is located in Visalia, west of Porterville, and would like to speak to the family of the accident victim.  An independent investigation needs to take place.  Please give him a call at 559-713-0159, or contact online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Teenager Hurt in Car Crash on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, in Bakersfield

June 3, 2015- A teenager was hurt in a vehicle collision that occurred in Kern County, on Wednesday.  The car accident took place in Bakersfield, on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, at about 6:30 AM.

It is reported that a 17 year old driver, was headed out of an apartment driveway, in a blue Honda sedan.  The Honda pulled out of the driveway along the east side of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

A white Toyota Camry, driven by a 75 year old man, was northbound on the roadway when the other automobile drove in front of it.  The Honda was broadsided by the Toyota.

The teen driver suffered serious injuries in the collision.  He was taken to Kern Medical Center, in Bakersfield.

The Toyota's driver sustained minor injuries and was also taken to a local hospital for treatment.

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.  www.nelsonrozier.com