Pedestrian Fatality in Patrol Car Accident on Santa Fe Street in Visalia

On early Saturday morning, November 1, 2014, a Visalia police officer was involved in a pedestrian collision.  The patrol car accident took place on Santa Fe Street, at about 1:30 AM, and ended in fatality.

Officer Max Navo was driving his police vehicle on Santa Fe Street in response to a call about a disturbance.  He is reported to have been going down the roadway at 30 miles per hour, when a pedestrian stepped into the street, in front of him.

The man was Rodrigo Cabral, who had reportedly been knocked down by two other men.  When he got up he walked into the road at the time the patrol car was passing by.  Officer Navo attempted to put on his brakes and swerve to the left, but did not do it in time.  The vehicle hit Cabral and injured him severely.

Cabral was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center, in Visalia, where he was pronounced dead just a short time later.

The scene of the accident should be independently inspected as soon as possible.  Please contact my office, so we can help you.  Attorney John Rozier, a personal injury, wrongful death, and vehicle collision lawyer.  559-713-0159, or reach me online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Visalia Police Officer Involved in Auto Collision With Pedestrian

Tulare County Personal Injury Lawyer John Rozier has the following accident update; On Saturday, November 1, 2014, a pedestrian collision involving a police officer, ends in fatality.  The patrol car accident took place in Visalia, at approximately 1:30 AM.

Visalia Police Officer Max Navo was traveling on Santa Fe Street, driving to the scene of a disturbance that was called in, at 30 mph.  As the patrol vehicle was headed down the roadway, Rodrigo Cabral, of Avenal walked into the street.  Some witnesses said he was trying to flag down the officer.

The pedestrian had been in an altercation with two other men, just seconds before walking into the road.  Navo saw the man at the last minute and tried to swerve and brake to avoid hitting him.  It did not happen in time and the car struck Cabral.

Cabral suffered serious injuries and was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center, where he later died from his wounds.

Those familiar with that area of Santa Fe Street have reported that there is not much light on the road.  It is very difficult to see anyone that could be walking or biking, after it gets dark.

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 family of the deceased.  Please let us help you during this trying time.  Mr. Rozier is located in Visalia, on Caldwell Avenue.  Get in touch with him at 559-713-0159,  www.nelsonrozier.com

Avenal Man Killed in Car Accident with Visalia Police Vehicle

November 1, 2014- an Avenal man was struck and killed by a patrol car in Visalia, early Saturday.  The vehicle collision occurred on Santa Fe Street at about 1:30 AM.

Rodrigo Cabral, 27 years old, of Avenal, was walking along Santa Fe Street, when he and two other men got into an altercation.  It is reported that he got knocked down and the other pedestrians left.  When he got up he walked into the roadway, some have reported that it was to flag down the oncoming police car.

Officer Max Navo was driving the patrol vehicle, responding to a call about a disturbance.  It is reported that he was going 30 miles per hour, when Cabral appeared in the street.  Navo attempted to brake and swerve out of the way, but did not do it in time and hit the pedestrian.

Cabral was rushed to Kaweah Delta Medical Center, in Visalia, to be treated for his serious injuries.  He was pronounced dead a short time later.

Bernadine Mannon, who is familiar with that stretch of Santa Fe Street, reported that that area of roadway is very dark.  It makes it hard to see anyone at night as you drive down the street.  Cabral was hit in an area of the road where there is just one sidewalk on the west side, and only a dirt shoulder on the east.

The law offices of Nelson and Rozier has handled similar cases in the past.  We were able to gather evidence and do an independent investigation to help those cases.  Please let us do the same for you.  Mr. Rozier is located right in Visalia, a few miles away from the accident.  Call him at at 559-713-0159  or reach him online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Patrol Car Hits Pedestrian in Collision on Santa Fe Street in Visalia

November 1, 2014- A car collision between a police cruiser and a pedestrian, ended in fatality, in Visalia.  The Tulare County vehicle accident happened on Saturday, at about 1:30 AM.  The officer has now been identified as Max Navo.

Officer Max Navo was traveling down Santa Fe Street at about 30 mph, when a pedestrian, 27 year old Rodrigo Cabral, stepped out into the street.  Rodrigo was reported to have been walking with two other men, when a fight occurred between them.

Cabral fell to the ground, and when he got up he walked into the street, possibly to flag the cop car down.  The officer was said to have swerved to avoid the pedestrian, but wasn't able to get out of the way in time.

Cabral was rushed to Kaweah Delta Medical Center, after suffering major injuries.  He was pronounced dead at the hospital at about 2:13 AM.

The California Highway Patrol have reported that it appears the collision was purely accidental.

The scene of the accident should be independently inspected as soon as possible.  Please give us a call so that my office can investigate it for you.  Attorney John Rozier, My contact number is 559-713-0159.  Or feel free to contact us online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident with Police Car on Santa Fe Street in Visalia

On Saturday, November 1, 2014, a pedestrian collision took place in Visalia.  The police car collision occurred on Santa Fe Street, at about 1:30 AM.

Rodrigo Cabral was the pedestrian that was struck by a patrol car, as the Visalia Police Officer was responding to a call about a disturbance.  The vehicle was southbound on Santa Fe Street, south of Grove Avenue.

Witnesses said that there was an altercation between Cabral and other two men.  Cabral fell to the ground during the skirmish.  When he got up, for an unknown reason, it was reported, that he ran into the street in front of the police automobile.

The officer put on his brakes and tried to swerve to the left, as he attempted to avoid hitting the man, but was unable to avoid the collision.

The pedestrian suffered major injuries, and was rushed to Kaweah Delta Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 2:13 AM.

Please call us this afternoon to preserve evidence of this accident.  Attorney John Rozier, your lawyer for wrongful deaths, vehicle accidents, and personal injuries.  559-713-0159  or reach us at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Pedestrian Accident Involving Police Officer in Visalia on Santa Fe Street and Grove Avenue

November 1, 2014- A deadly car accident involving a police officer, took place in Tulare County.  The vehicle collision left one pedestrian fatally wounded, in Visalia, on Saturday, at about 1:30 AM.

Rodrigo Cabral, 27 years old, was walking with two other men down the street.  He is reported to have been in the middle of the road, at Santa Fe Street and Grove Avenue.

A Visalia police officer who was responding to a disturbance, was traveling down the roadway, when he came upon the pedestrian.  It is reported that he tried to swerve and avoid Cabral, but could not, and ended up hitting him.

Cabral suffered serious injuries and was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center, for treatment.  He later died in the hospital from his wounds.

Rodrigo Cabral's brother, Alfredo Conchas, said that his family did not find out that it was a Visalia Police Officer who struck and killed Cabral, until they saw it on the news.

The Law firm of Nelson and Rozier is currently handling a similar case arising from 8/23/13 when a Fresno Police car ran over a man on a bicycle named Angel Toscano.  In that case we were able to download the event data recorder from the police cruiser to determine pre-accident speed and acceleration of the car.

If you would like us to investigate this car accident as well, please give us a call at 559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.  I am a personal injury lawyer, serving the central valley.  Attorney John Rozier, of Visalia.

May 4 wrongful death accident on Santa Fe in Merced

On May 4 Alejandro Avalos of Winton was killed in a wrongful death accident in Merced. The fatality happened as a result of a head-on collision. The driver of the other vehicle, Augustine Gomez, was seriously injured. Reportedly Avalos was traveling eastbound and Gomez was traveling westbound on Santa Fe when Avalos turned into the westbound lane causing the head-on collision. Avalos, who was not wearing a seat belt, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Gomez was airlifted to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. www.nelsonrozier.com

April 30 Visalia accident on Santa Fe

On April 30 a woman was injured in a single-vehicle accident on Santa Fe in Visalia. Reportedly the woman was driving her southbound on Santa Fe when she abruptly turned right and hit a tree. She was taken to the hospital via ambulance with minor injuries. www.nelsonrozier.com

Road work in Visalia may affect traffic

According to the January 30 Visalia Times Delta report, ramps on Highway 198 at Court Street in Visalia will be closed 9 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday of next week. This is order for crews to work on building an overpass at Santa Fe Street. Another project, installing a roundabout at Houston Avenue and Santa Fe Street may also adversely affect traffic. Crews will be working to patch potholes. Detour signs will be in place where necessary. Motorists are cautioned to take alternate routes where possible in order to avoid congestion and possible collisions. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/