Van Collision at Putnam Avenue and Third Street, in Porterville

Porterville, Visalia, Tulare Collision Attorney John L. Rozier has the following accident report; On Friday, August 7, 2015, a van accident occurred in Porterville.  The truck crash took place at Third Street and Putnam Avenue.

Reports said that a man was driving a silver Ford van headed north on Third Street.  The van failed to stop at the stop sign, at the Putnam Avenue intersection.  A water bottle became lodged, according to reports, under the brake pedal, which prevented the vehicle from stopping.

In the intersection the Ford was hit by a Modern Plumbing Supply Company service truck, that had been westbound on Putnam.  After impact the van then ended up at the side of the Church of God of Prophecy.

The truck's driver suffered moderate injuries to his leg.  He was taken by ambulance to Sierra View Medical Center.

The driver of the van refused medical attention at the scene of the incident.

This accident requires more investigation.  The scene of the accident should be independently inspected as soon as possible.  Please call Mr. Rozier at 559-713-0159 or contact him at www.nelsonrozier.com.