Fatal Big Rig and Van Collision in Fresno County, on American & Navelencia Avenues

January 9, 2015- A fatal semi truck accident took place in Fresno County, on Friday.  The van collision ended in four fatalities, near Orange Cove, northeast of Reedley.

A Chevy Astro minivan, that carried nine people, including the driver; Augustin Mendoza, of Porterville, was traveling on American Avenue.  As the Chevrolet reached the intersection of American and Navelencia avenues, Mendoza tried to pass a big rig illegally.

The tractor-trailer was turning left onto Navelencia Ave. when the van attempted to pass, and the Chevy smashed into the front of the semi.  The semi truck rolled over from the impact of the crash, and four people were ejected from the Astro van.

The van only had eight seats and the four men were not wearing seat belts at the time of the collision.  The passengers who were thrown have been identified as; Aguileo Vazquez Vargas, his son Fortino Vasquez Tepeco, Jorge Aguilera, and Pedro Rodriguez Vasquez.  They died at the scene of the accident.

The other farm workers suffered minor injuries and were taken for treatment, to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.

The big rig driver was uninjured.

Mendoza was arrested for vehicular manslaughter.

Attorney Rozier is located in Visalia in Tulare County, and would like to speak to the families of the accident victims.  Please let him help you during this trying time.  Call him at 559-713-0159 or www.nelsonrozier.com.

Fresno County Van Accident Ends Fatally on American Avenue, near Orange Cove

San Joaquin Valley Automobile Accident Lawyer John Rozier has the following report; On Friday, January 9, 2015, four people were killed in a big rig accident.  A van and semi truck were involved in the collision, that occurred near Orange Cove, in Fresno County.

A Chevrolet Astro van which was carrying nine farm workers, from Porterville, was headed down American Avenue.  The driver, Augustin Mendoza, 39, attempted to pass a tractor-trailer that was about to turn left, at the intersection of Navelencia Avenue.

The Chevy crashed into the front of the big rig, and cause the rig to overturn.  Four victims in the Astro van, which could legally only hold eight people, were ejected from the vehicle,  They were Aguileo Vazquez Vargas, his son Fortino Vasquez Tepeco, Jorge Aguilera, and Pedro Rodriguez Vasquez.

The four men were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.  The other workers in the van sustained minor injuries.  They were taken by ambulance to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.

The semi truck driver was not harmed in the incident.

Mendoza has since been arrested for four counts of vehicular manslaughter.

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 families of the deceased.  Please let me help you.  559-713-0159 or contact online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Semi Truck Accident Ends in Four Fatalities near Orange Cove on American Avenue

On Friday, January 9, 2015, four farm workers from Porterville were killed in a vehicle collision involving a tractor-trailer and a van.  The semi truck accident happened in Fresno County, near Reedley and Orange Cove.

A Chevy Astro van, driven by Augustin Mendoza, 39 years old, was traveling on American Avenue, with more passengers than there were seats and safety restraints.  The driver tried to pass a big rig illegally at the intersection of Navelencia Avenue.  The big rig had been turning left, when the Chevrolet van hit the front of it.

The impact from the crash made the semi truck overturn.  Four passengers in the Astro van, who were not seat belted in, were thrown from the vehicle.  They have been identified as; Pedro Rodriguez Vasquez, Aguileo Vazquez Vargas, and his son Fortino Vasquez Tepeco, and Jorge Aguilera, who were all from Tulare County.

The four men died at the scene of the incident.

The rest of the people in the van sustained minor injuries.  They were taken to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno, for treatment.  The big rig driver suffered no injuries.

Mendoza has since been arrested and charged with four counts of vehicular manslaughter.

Attorney John Rozier is located right in Visalia, in Tulare County, and would like to speak to the families of the accident victims.  Please give him a call at 559-713-0159.  www.nelsonrozier.com

Fatal Big Rig and Van Accident on American Avenue, in Fresno County

An update has been reported on the van collision that killed four people on Friday, January 9, 2015, in Fresno County.  The occupants of the Chevy Astro van were all from Porterville in Tulare County.  The big rig accident occurred at about 6 PM, near Orange Cove and Reedley.

Augustin Mendoza, 39, was driving the Chevrolet van on American Avenue, with eight passengers.  As he approached the intersection of American and Navelencia avenues, Mendoza tried to pass a semi truck.  The semi was turning left when the mini van attempted to pass.

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The van ran into the front of the big rig, which caused the rig to roll over.  Aguileo Vazquez Vargas and his son Fortino Vasquez Tepeco, Pedro Rodriguez Vasquez and Jorge Aguilera were all ejected from the vehicle.  It is reported that they had not been wearing seat belts at the time of the accident.

The 4 victims died at the scene.  The other occupants of the Astro van suffered minor injuries and were taken to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.

The tractor-trailer driver was not injured.

Mendoza was arrested and charged with vehicular manslaughter for trying to pass the semi truck illegally. And for having more people in the van, than seats.

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.

Four People Killed in a Van and Semi Truck Collision, in Reedley

January 9, 2015- A semi truck accident leads to four fatalities in Fresno County.  The van collision happened in Reedley, on Friday, at approximately 6 PM.

Nine farm workers were traveling in an eight passenger Chevy Astro van on American Avenue, near Navelencia Avenue.  It is reported that the minivan attempted to pass a semi truck illegally at the intersection.  The big rig attempted to turn left at the time the van tried to pass.

The Chevrolet van hit the front of the tractor-trailer and overturned.  Four people who were said to have not been wearing seatbelts, were thrown from the vehicle.

The four victims were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.  They have been identified as 56-year-old Aguileo Vazquez Vargas and his son 29-year-old Fortino Vasquez Tepeco, 55-year-old Jorge Aguilera, and 21-year-old Pedro Rodriguez Vasquez.

The driver of the Astro van; Augustin Mendoza, 39 years-old, and the four remaining passengers, sustained minor injuries.  They were all taken by ambulance to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.  The semi truck driver was not hurt.

Mendoza could face four charges of vehicular manslaughter for the incident.

Fresno-Visalia-Bakersfield accident attorney, John Rozier.  Your lawyer for car crashes, wrongful deaths and personal injuries.  Our condolences go out to the families in this collision.  Please let us help you. www.nelsonrozier.com or call me at 559-713-0159.

Semi Tanker Truck Accident on American Avenue near Fresno

Visalia Nursing Home Lawyer John Rozier has the following accident report; On Wednesday, July 16, 2014, a big rig accident occurred in Fresno.

A tanker truck was involved in the collision, that happened on American Avenue.  The semi truck overturned, because of the incident.

It was reported that American Avenue was closed, south of Fresno, between Highway 99 and Golden State Boulevard.  Emergency crews and investigators cleared the scene of the crash, before the roadway was open to traffic.

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, elder abuse, and personal injuries. If you would like experienced and reliable representation for your accident please contact us at www.nelsonrozier.com or call Attorney John Rozier at 559-713-0159.

Man Dies in a Crash near Kerman

September 24, 2011- A man died when his car skidded into oncoming traffic and collided with another car, southwest of Kerman, 30 minutes from Fresno.

Sergio Delgadillo of Kerman, was killed in the crash Saturday at about 11:50 PM, as he was driving on American Avenue, just west of Butte avenue.

He was driving his 2004 Cadillac CTS around a curve in the road, traveling east on American Ave. when his car crossed the center line and crashed into a westbound 1997 Geo Prism, driven by Maria Gomez of Tranquility.

Delgadillo was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Gomez received major injuries and was taken to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno.

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

Fatal Crash Near Hilmar Leaves One Woman Dead

September 3, 2011- A woman was killed in a crash near Hilmar on Sunday, northwest of Fresno. The accident occurred at about 8 PM.

Cassy Mancebo of Turlock, was driving a 2003 Ford Focus east on American Avenue, west of Columbus Avenue. When her car traveled off the south roadway edge. Mancebo turned the Ford left, crossing the road.

The Ford then traveled off the north side of the road, where it crashed into a concrete rail and wooden fence. The car flipped over and came to a stop on its wheels in a cornfield.

Mancebo was thrown from the vehicle, a suffered fatal injuries.

It is reported that Mancebo was not wearing a seat belt and that alcohol appeared to be a factor in the crash.

I am a personal injury lawyer, serving the central valley. Please give me a call if you are a relative or know the family, Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

November 16 wrongful death accident in Fresno

On November 16 Julio Hernandez-Montecinos was killed in a wrongful death accident at Cedar and American Avenues in Fresno. Reportedly he drove his Honda Civic into the path of a semi truck. He was driving east on American Avenue when he was hit by a truck traveling north on Cedar. The semi truck rolled once as a result of the accident. The truck driver was taken to Community Regional Medical Center where he was treated for moderate to major injuries. A portion of Cedar Avenue was closed for a period of time after the accident.

If we find that the big rig was speeding, then the family of the decedent may have a right to claim wrongful death damages.  Please give us a call.  We are located just 40 miles to the south and we will come to you.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

July 16 wrongful death in Fresno

On July 16 Catherine Smith and another person were killed in a wrongful death accident in Fresno. The accident happened at the intersection of Temperance and American Avenues in Fresno. According to reports Smith was a passenger in a Buick driven by a 22-year-old man when he ran a stop sign and hit a Jeep. The driver of the Jeep also died in the accident. He has not been identified yet. The driver of the Buick was hospitalized due to injuries sustained in the accident. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

ps--as an update to this post, the victim in the Jeep is reported to be Chris Abrahamson of Milpitas.  His daughter's sources of recovery may include uninsured motorist coverage and the insurance for the at fault vehicle.  Further, the sufficiency of the stop sign at least deserves a look.--john