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.

Limo and U-Haul Collision near Reedley on Lincoln Avenue

September 2, 2014- Twelve people were injured in a vehicle collision between a U-haul and a limousine, in Fresno County.  The car accident happened northeast of Reedley, on Tuesday, at about 10:30 PM.

A white Cadillac limo was traveling east on Lincoln Avenue.  The vehicle which was carrying 12 passengers, stopped at the stop sign at the intersection of Englehart Avenue and Lincoln Ave.

As the limousine was stopped a southbound U-Haul truck swerved off the roadway, and smashed into the other vehicle on the left rear driver's side.

The CHP reported that the driver of the moving truck fled the scene of the crash in a burgundy Honda Civic, that had been waiting.  Officers found alcohol on the floorboard of the U-haul.

One to two people were airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, for treatment.  The other 10-11 victims sustained injuries too, ranging from minor to moderate.

Fresno-Visalia-Bakersfield accident attorney, John Rozier.  Your lawyer for car crashes, wrongful deaths, elder abuse, and personal injuries.  Big rig collisions, tankers, semi trucks.  Fog, dust storms, downed or blocked stop signs.  www.nelsonrozier.com or call me at 559-713-0159.

Pickup Truck Crashes Into Big Rig near Reedley

June 13, 2014- A pickup truck accident happened in Fresno County, killing one person, on Friday.  The wreck took place near Reedley, sometime before 2 AM.

A silver, Chevy Silverado truck was driving in the area of Dinuba Avenue and Englehart Avenue.  The driver of the Chevrolet drifted off the roadway, at smashed into the back of a semi truck, that was parked at the side of the street.

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The Caifornia Highway Patrol found the driver pinned inside his pickup.  He died at the scene of the collision.

The CHP are investigating the cause of the crash.

Fresno-Visalia-Bakersfield accident attorney, John Rozier.  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 me at 559-713-0159.

Fatal Car Accident North of Reedley on Goodfellow Avenue

May 12, 2014- A fatal car collision happened in Fresno County, on Monday.  The automobile accident took place north of Reedley, at approximately 5:25 PM.

The vehicle crash occurred on Goodfellow Avenue, west of Reed Avenue, and ended in a fatality.

The man who died in the collision has been identified as Jesus Perez, 26 years old, from Reedley, California.

No other information about the accident is known at this time.

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, just miles from Reedley. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Update: Fresno County Fatal Car Accident near Reedley

May 12, 2014- The car accident that happened in Fresno County, on Monday, now looks like it might be a homicide.  The collision occurred near Reedley, on Buttonwillow Avenue, and was reported at approximately 5:30 AM.  Officers now report that the crash happened just after 12 AM.

The Fresno County Coroner's Office announced that both men sustained gunshot wounds before the crash.  The men have been identified as Joseph Blunt, 38 years old, of Santa Clara.  And George Duarte, 40 years old, of Reedley.

The law offices of Nelson and Rozier are located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, in Visalia. Our lawyers specialize in vehicle accidents. If you would like experienced and reliable representation for your automobile collision, please contact us at www.nelsonrozier.com, or call Attorney John Rozier at 559-713-0159.

Fresno County Fatal Car Accident near Reedley

May 12, 2014- An automobile collision leaves two men dead, in Fresno county, early Monday.  The car accident occurred near Reedley, at approximately 5:30 AM.

A 38 year old man from Santa Clara, and a 40 year old man from Reedley were driving southbound on Buttonwillow Avenue.  They lost control of the vehicle, just south of Jefferson Avenue, where it overturned, then hit a tree.

Both men were killed in the collision.  

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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. To reach us, please check out our website www.nelsonrozier.com, or contact us by phone at 559-713-0159.

Man Hurt in Reedley After 100 mph Car Crash

February 21, 2014- On Friday one man was injured after the car he was driving crashed through three yards.  The accident occurred in Reedley, California at about 12:30 AM.

Officers reported that the vehicle was going about 100 miles per hour, on Frankwood Avenue.  At the cross streets of Frankwood and Aspen, the driver hit a light pole, then took out the fence from a nearby yard.  The car then proceeded to drive through another front yard, and hit a truck parked there, and pushed it into the house.

After colliding with the pick-up, the car rolled once it went through the third yard.

The fire department had to use the jaws of life to free the man from his vehicle.  He was taken to a local hospital.

The crash is under investigation.  The police are trying to determine if the driver was impaired in some way.

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 or www.nelsonrozier.com.

January 24 Fresno County fog accident near Reedley on Manning Avenue

On January 24 there was a fog accident involving a big rig and a pickup truck near Reedley on Manning Avenue. According to reports the pickup truck and the big rig crashed and ended up down an embankment near the intersection of Manning and Lac Jac Avenues. Due to foggy conditions, visibility at the time of the accident was reported to be around 300 feet. The driver of the pickup truck was taken to Community Regional Medical Center to be treated for unknown injuries. Later  in the day four separate, reportedly unrelated, chain-reaction accidents happened near the same intersection.

Bicycle rider struck and killed in Dinuba

December 27, 2010--Monday's hit and run accident in Dinuba occurred on Road 408.  An unidentified vehicle struck a cyclist who later died at Sierra Kings Hospital in Reedley. 

Even though the driver may never be identified, the family of the deceased may have a valid unisured motorist claim under their own insurance policy.  Please give us a call.  559-713-0159 in Visalia.

june 19 wrongful death accident in Fresno County near Reedley

On June 19 there was a wrongful death accident east of Reedley. Reportedly a vehicle hit a power pole at the intersection of Manning and Crawford Avenues. The intersection was closed due to the power pole blocking the road after the accident. The driver of the vehicle sustained fatal injuries in the accident.

June 2 Reedley wrongful death accident kills two

On June 2 a man and a woman were both killed in a head-on collision in Reedley. Reportedly the man was traveling eastbound on Adams Avenue near Crawford Avenue when he drifted into the westbound lane and hit the woman’s car head-on. Both drivers died at the scene of the accident. www.nelsonrozier.com

June 2 wrongful death near Reedley

On June 2 there was an accident near Reedley. The accident occurred at the intersection of Adams and Crawford Avenues. Being that the Coroner's Office was called the scene of the accident, we may conclude that a fatality resulted from the accident. No further details are available at this time. www.nelsonrozier.com

April 3 wrongful death accident neaqr Reedley

On April 3 Marisela Alvarado was killed and two others were injured in an accident at Englehart and Manning Avenues near Reedley. Reportedly Alvarado was northbound on Englehart when she drove into the path of Armando Gomez. Alvarado was declared dead at the scene of the accident. A passenger in her vehicle, Karina Alvarado, and a passenger in the other car, Brittany Smith, were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

March 28 wrongful death accident on Adams Avenue and Pederson Avenue in Reedley

On March 28 Juan Leon and Ramon Garza were killed in a head-on collision on Adams Avenue in Reedley. Reportedly Leon was traveling westbound when he veered into the eastbound lane. He hit Ramon Garza's Toyota Camry head-on. Both Leon and Garza died as a result of the accident. Teresa Garza was a passenger in the Camry and was taken to Community Regional Medical Center with minor injuries. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/