Head-on Vehicle Crash in Merced on El Capitan Way

July 31, 2014- A head-on vehicle collision ends in a fatality, in Merced.  The deadly accident  occurred on Thursday, at about 1 AM.

A woman was driving west in a 2003 Ford Focus, on El Capitan Way, when her car veered into the oncoming lane.  The Focus hit a 2004 Ford F-250 pickup truck head-on.  The impact of the collision caused the car to burst into flames.

After the collision, the driver of the pickup truck fled on foot.  The victim was seriously injured and died minutes later at the scene of the accident.

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, elder abuse, and car accidents.  We serve all of Merced County, 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.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Santa Fe Drive in Merced

July 23, 2014- A pedestrian accident leaves one woman dead, in Merced.  The hit and run collision took place on Wednesday, before 1 AM.

Merced County sheriff's deputies arrived at the scene of the deadly crash to find, 47 year old, Gloria Wescott, of Atwater.  She was lying in the median of the eastbound lanes of Santa Fe Drive, near Business Park Way.

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Officers reported that the evidence showed that Wescott was hit by a vehicle while trying to cross the street.  The vehicle fled the scene of the accident.  Investigators are looking for a teal or green sedan, or pickup truck.

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, Merced County and Fresno County.  With our office located in Visalia, California. www.nelsonrozier.com or contact us by phone at 559-713-0159.

Big Rig Accident in Merced on Highway 59

June 26, 2014- A semi truck collision forced highway to close in Merced.  The vehicle accident took place on Thursday night.

The CHP reported that the fatal crash occurred on State Route 59, at MacNamara Road.  At least one person was reported to have died in the big rig collision.

Highway 59 was closed for investigation into the crash, and a detour was in place for hours.

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 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

Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 140 East of Merced

May 9, 2014- A two vehicle accident, leaves many injured, in Merced County, on Friday.  The collision happened east of Merced, on Highway 140, at approximately 4:10 PM.

The driver of a 2012 Toyota Tundra pickup truck, Ralph Burnside, 73 years old of Catheys Valley, was trying to merge onto eastbound Highway 140, from a north gravel shoulder.  As the Toyota entered the freeway, the truck's tires spun in the gravel and caused the vehicle to skid, partially blocking the westbound lane of the highway.

A 2003 GMC Yukon SUV, driven by Joe Rosasgonzalez, of Planada, was driving west on Highway 140, when the Tundra skidded out into the lane.  The GMC's driver attempted to avoid the Toyota, but the right front side of the SUV smashed into the left front side of the truck.

The GMC was carrying 4 passengers, including a 4 year old boy.

The 4 year old sustained a broken left leg and was airlifted to University of California, Davis Medical Center, in Sacramento.

Rosasgonzalez and a 9 year old girl received minor injuries, and two other passengers suffered moderate injuries.  They were taken to Mercy Medical Center.

Burnside was also taken to Mercy Medical Center to be treated for chest pains.

Please contact me, Attorney John L. Rozier, so I can help you with your injury claims.  My contact number is 559-713-0159.  Or feel free to contact us online at www.nelsonrozier.com.  My office is located in Visalia, California, south of Merced.

Vehicle Collision Kills Two People in Merced on Rambler Road

May 14, 2014- A car collided into a home and burst into flames, in Merced, on Wednesday.  The automobile collision happened at about 11 AM.

A 2012 Nissan Altima was driving north on Alexander Avenue, when it somehow left the roadway, hit several garbage cans, then went through the intersection with Rambler Road, and smashed into the side of a home.  The car sheared off a gas meter and hit the house's electrical panel, which emergency officials reported, started the fire.

There were two people in the Nissan, and both died in the crash.  There was no one in the house at the time of the accident.

Officers believe that the driver of the Altima experienced some sort of medical episode before the collision.

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 in Visalia, California, in Tulare County.  Let me help you. 559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com

Vehicle Crashes into Bear Creek in Merced, One Fatality

March 1, 2014- A car crash leaves a Merced man dead after crashing into Bear Creek, on Saturday.  The accident occurred at about 4:49 AM.

Daniel Rubalcava, 36 years old, was driving east in a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 truck, in North Bear Creek Drive, near West 25th Street.  It is reported that at the time of the accident the roads were wet from rain.

The pickup left the road after Rubalcava somehow lost control of the vehicle.  The GMC flipped and landed on its roof in the creek bed.

The police said they found the driver unresponsive in the truck's cab.  They believe that Rubalcava was probably driving home from work at the time of the collision.

Two witnesses on bike's saw the crash happen and called the police department.

Investigators report that speed, as well as the wet roadways, might have played a role in the accident as well.  There is an ongoing investigation, to find out exactly what happened.

Please call if you would like us to investigate this accident. The event data recorders with the airbag modules may have recorded the vehicle's speed. And we can look into any sort of malfunction that might have occurred. Our firm is located in Visalia on Caldwell Ave., south of Merced. Attorney John Rozier. 559-713-0159 or contact us online www.nelsonrozier.com.

Crash on Rural Road Leaves Merced Resident Seriously Injured

February 25, 2012- A crash early Saturday leaves Merced resident with serious injuries. The accident occurred at about 4:00 AM.

Robyn Lorenzo was driving westbound on Avenue 26, west of Road 11, n a 2002 Chevy S-10 pickup truck. The driver was traveling at an unknown rate of speed.

For reasons unexplained, the truck veered to the right onto the north dirt shoulder. The Chevrolet rolled over twice and came to rest in an alfalfa field.

Lorenzo suffered major injuries, and was medi-flighted to Memorial Hospital, in Modesto.

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

Motorcyclist Killed After Hitting Parked Truck in Merced

February 17, 2012- A motorcyclist died in a crash in central Merced, on Friday afternoon.

Bee Xiong was riding his motorcycle, at about 70-80 mph, on East 20th Street. He lost control of the bike and hit the back of a parked truck. The impact of the collision launched Xiong about 50 yards down the street.

Xiong died at the scene of the accident.

I am a personal injury lawyer, serving the central valley. Please give me a call, Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Stolen Truck Crashes into Police Station Fence in Merced

January 31, 2012- A stolen truck crashed into the fence of a police station in Merced. The accident happened Tuesday, at about 10:30 AM.

The Chevy pickup truck was reported stolen early Tuesday morning, from the 1400 block of West 16th. The suspect, Ronnie Chestnut, was spotted by an Amtrak police officer at a train station near 24th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way. Chestnut allegedly stole a train passenger's bag.

The Amtrak officer called the police dispatch for assistance. The Merced police saw Chestnut driving the Chevy south on K Street and attempted to pull him over.

Chestnut did not stop, but drove through the north end of McNamara Park, stopping once the truck collided with the fence at the police's south sub-station.

Chestnut started to flee the scene on foot, but stopped once officers told him to.

No reports on whether Chestnut sustained any injuries in the crash. He was arrested and taken to Merced County Jail.

If you need a lawyer please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury specialist handling all types of crashes. I am located in Visalia, south of Merced 559-713-0159.

Bicyclist Seriously Hurt in a Crash in Merced

January 24, 2012- A biker was hit by a car in Merced, on Tuesday night.

Alecio Felix was riding his bike down Alpine Street, just east of G Street. The driver of a red 2005 Toyota did not see Alecio as she was also traveling down Alpine St, and ran into him.

Reportedly the driver told the police that she did not see Felix, who was riding in the middle of the street. He was wearing dark clothing, and did not have any lights on his bicycle.

Felix suffered major injuries and was airlifted to a Modesto hospital for treatment.

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

Merced Man Dies in Crash on M Street and University Drive

December 27, 2011- A Merced crash leaves one man dead and damages home, on Tuesday, just before 1:00 AM. The accident occurred at the intersection of University Drive and M Street.

Zachary Lemas, was driving a 2000 Chevy truck, with a 17 year-old passenger at reportedly a high rate of speed. They were traveling south on M Street.

While Garrett Christopher Smith-Fuentz was driving a gold 1988 Oldsmobile, eastbound on University Drive. The Oldsmobile drove into the intersection and the Chevy swerved to the right. A stop sign is posted on University Drive, but not on M Street.

The front of the Chevy slammed into the driver's side of the Oldsmobile. The force of the crash spun the Oldsmobile into a street light pole, and then it crashed into a home on the street corner.

Part of the pole fell through the roof of the home. It is reported that the occupants in the house were not hurt.

Smith-Fuentz was pinned inside his vehicle, and had to be removed by fire crews. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision.

Lemas and his passenger received minor injuries and taken to the hospital.

The police said alcohol was not a factor in the accident, but that speed was definitely an issue.

Please give me a call if you need legal representation or a consultation. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave, south of Merced.

Three Vehicle Crash on Santa Fe Drive in Merced

November 6, 2011- A three vehicle crash happened on Santa Fe Drive in Merced, Sunday morning.

A black Honda Civic was traveling eastbound on Santa Fe Drive headed towards Chestnut Lane at approximately 55 mph. The driver of the Honda didn’t see a stopped car in the road that was waiting to turn onto Chestnut Lane.

The Honda hit the Sentra, spun around and then collided with a truck.

The driver of the Honda received minor injuries and was taken to Mercy Medical Center.

I am a personal injury lawyer, serving the central valley. Please give me a call, Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Update: Train Hits Car on Arboleda Drive in Merced

October 13, 2011- An update to the crash that happened on Thursday on Arboleda Drive near Highway 140, north of Fresno.

The crash that involved the driver of a BMW getting hit by a train after it got stuck on the railroad tracks, has now been identified as Angie Machado of Chowchilla.

New reports say that Machado got stuck on the train tracks as several cars tried to make their way around another crash that just happened minutes earlier.

Paramedics treated several patients for minor injuries in that other accident, as authorities started directing traffic. Machado says that she was being waved across the tracks when the train came into view.

She said as soon as she got off the railroad tracks, the officer put his hand out and stopped the traffic. The crossing arms started coming down and there was a car in front of her BMW, so she could only go backwards.

The guard rail came down on top of her car, trapping her in place. She was far enough back that the train collided with the front end of the vehicle.

Machado was not seriously injured and was able to walk away from the crash.

This accident requires much more investigation. Please let me help. Attorney John Rozier in Visalia 559-713-0159.

Train Hits Car on Arboleda Drive in Merced

October 13, 2011- a train struck the front of a car in Merced, north of Fresno, on Thursday at about 10:40 AM.

A white BMW was traveling north on Arboleda Drive near Highway 140 and stopped at the railroad tracks. The vehicle somehow moved forward as the crossing arms began to come down.

Officers said that for some reason the driver was unable to move the car and it was struck by the train that was traveling east.

The train hit the front of the BMW, but the female driver was not seriously injured.

If you need a lawyer please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury specialist handling all types of crashes. I am located in Visalia, south of Merced 559-713-0159.

Three Vehicle Accident on Highway 140 in Merced

October 13, 2011- An accident between three vehicles occurred Thursday, on Highway 140 in Merced, an hour from Fresno. The crash happened at about 10:30 AM.

A Chevy van and a Chevy Impala had both stopped at a stop sign on eastbound Highway 140, at Arboleda Drive. The driver of a flatbed semi truck was traveling east on Highway 140. He failed to stop at the intersection in time and crashed into the back of the Impala, which pushed it into the back of the van.

Several people were injured, but none of the injuries were serious.

This accident requires much more investigation. Please let me help. Attorney John Rozier in Visalia 559-713-0159

March 18 accident at R and 13th Streets in Merced

On March 18 there was a two-vehicle accident at 13th and R Streets in Merced. According to reports the accident involved a Lincoln Navigator and a Ford Expedition. All of the four people in the Expedition escaped the accident uninjured. One of the two people in the Navigator was injured. The injured person was taken to Mercy Medical Center in Merced to be treated for her injuries. No further information regarding the cause of the accident is available at this time.

March 18 Merced accident is suspected dui

On March 18 one person was injured in an accident on R Street in Merced. According to reports Shaneil Pollard was driving her vehicle on R Street when she hit another vehicle. A passenger in her vehicle was injured and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Pollard was arrested for suspected driving under the influence.

March 18 Merced rollover accident

On March 18 a woman was injured when her vehicle rolled over in a two-vehicle accident at O and 18th Streets in Merced. According to reports a small green SUV was traveling south on O Street when it hit a truck which was eastbound on 18th Street. The accident caused the SUV to spin and flip onto its side. The driver of the SUV was trapped and had to be cut out of the vehicle through the roof. She was taken to Mercy Medical Center in Merced to be treated for her injuries.

March 4 bicycle accident in Merced kills a seven-year-old girl

On March 4 Joanna Topete was killed when she was hit by a car while riding her bike in Merced. According to reports Joanna was riding her bicycle on the sidewalk near the Sunny View Apartments on D Street in Merced when she turned into the parking lot of the apartment complex. Joanna was then hit by a truck. The truck was leaving the parking lot as Joanna entered. She died at the scene of the accident. The driver of the truck stopped and got out to help Joanna. He was not driving under the influence at the time of the accident.

November 24 fatal accident in Merced

On November 24 nine-year-old Daniel Saucedo was killed in a wrongful death accident on Yosemite Avenue in Merced. According to reports Nicholas Saucedo was driving east on Yosemite Avenue when for unknown reasons he swerved into the westbound lanes. Saucedo’s Nissan Altima then hit a Toyota Camry driven by Elaine Callis. The impact of the crash caused the Nissan to hit a tree and then a wall.  Nicholas Saucedo and his 16-year-old passenger were both taken via air to a hospital in Modesto. Callis was taken in an ambulance to a local hospital. Daniel Saucedo was not wearing a seat belt and was thrown from the Nissan. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.