Fatal Tractor-Trailer Accident in Tulare County, on Highway 65

Central California Car Collision Attorney John L. Rozier has the following report; On Monday, July 27, 2015, a semi truck collided with an SUV.  The fatal vehicle accident happened on Highway 65, in Tulare County, at about 5:30 PM.

A Porterville man, 28, was driving a 2000 Dodge Durango, headed south on Highway 65.  As the Dodge was traveling, just southeast of Tulare, near State Route 137, the driver attempted to make a U-turn.

At the time the Sport Utility Vehicle pulled right to turn, a 2010 Kenworth big rig was southbound on the highway.  The truck driver was not able to stop in time, and smashed into the SUV.

The driver of the Dodge, and the front passenger, 70, died in the collision.  Another occupant in the SUV, who was 23 years old, suffered serious injuries.  He was taken by ambulance to Kaweah Delta Medical Center, in Visalia.

The semi truck driver was not hurt in the incident.

The scene of the accident should be independently inspected as soon as possible.  Please call Mr. Rozier at 559-713-0159, or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.  Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the victims.

Motorcyclist Hurt, in Car Collision at Avenue 224 and Highway 137, in Tulare County

On Tuesday, March 31, 2015, a motorcycle accident left one man seriously hurt, in Tulare County.  The vehicle collision happened near Visalia, at Avenue 224, and Highway 137, at about 5:20 PM.

Christopher Coelho, 17, of Tulare, was riding his bike east on Avenue 224, when he failed to stop at the posted stop sign at Highway 137.  The motorcyclist rode into the path of a 2009 Chevy Malibu, driven by Jeslin Kruse, 25, of Corcoran.

Coelho suffered major injuries and was airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.  No other injuries have been reported.

Issues still remaining to be investigated; determining whether road conditions may have contributed to this accident, and any malfunctions of the vehicle.  If you would like these issues investigated further then please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury lawyer at 559-713-0159, or reach me online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Fatal Car Accident Near Lindsay on Highway 137

May 30, 2014- A Visalia man was killed in a car collision, in Tulare County, on Friday.  The automobile accident happened west of Lindsay, on Highway 137, at about 11:30 AM.

The 87 year old man, was driving a 2001 Hyundai westbound on Highway 137.  The Hyundai drifted into the eastbound lane and smashed into a GMC tow truck, that was driven by, Frank Smith of Visalia.

The driver of the Hyundai was fatally wounded and pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

Smith sustained minor injuries in the incident, and taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center.

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.

Road 152 motor vehicle accident near Visalia

November 14, 2010--Yesterday's collision at Road 152 and Highway 137 was caused when traffic backed up at a swap meet.  Barbara Flores, 33, of Porterville was driving a Nissan Altima and rearended a Honda. 

Two passengers in the  Nissan were transported to the Hospital in Tulare.  Please call us if you would like this accident to be investigated further.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

February 6 wrongful death accident on Highway 137 victim identified

The driver who died in a head-on collision on Highway 137 on February 6 has been identified as Alejandro Martinez. Martinez was driving eastbound on Highway 137 with passenger Patty Castro when he veered into the westbound lane and hit a Nissan driven by Eric Edward Cole. Cole is at Community Regional Medical Center where he is listed in serious condition. According to the CHP, Cole will be arrested on charges of driving under the influence after he is released from the hospital.

If you are a family member and are still seeking representation, please give me a call today.  John Rozier  559-713-0159.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

January 30 head-on collision near Corcoran

On January 30 there was a head-on collision just after midnight on Highway 137 east of Road 20 near Corcoran. The accident happened when the driver of a Toyota heading east on Highway 137 veered into the westbound lanes. This caused him to hit a Nissan driven by Eric Edward Cole. The driver of the Toyota, who was most likely intoxicated, died in the accident. The passenger in the Toyota, Patty Castro was taken to Community Regional Medical Center with facial cuts. Cole and his three passengers were all taken to Community Regional Medical Center as well. Cole suffered a broken leg. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/