Fatality in Madera Motorcycle Accident

March 22, 2014- A man from Madera died in a vehicle collision, on Saturday.  The fatal crash happened just before noon in Madera, California.

Roger Godinez, 20 years old, of Madera was riding his motorcycle, when the bike collided with a Ford pickup truck at the intersection of Yosemite Avenue, and Q Street.

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Godinez, the motorcyclist, was killed at the scene of the accident.  No reports on whether the driver of the Ford was hurt.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

While our condolences go out to the friends and family of the victim, we recognize that no monetary sum can ease the pain and loss felt after a tragedy such as this. However, just monetary compensation can help ease the burden of medical bills, final expenses, and help support any dependents left behind by the deceased. Please contact us at www.nelsonrozier.com or call Attorney John L. Rozier at 559-713-0159, if you would like help filing a claim.

January 18 school bus accident in Merced County injures one

On January 18 a 64-year-old man was injured when his car was involved in an accident with a Merced County Office of Education school bus near Yosemite Avenue and El Redondo Drive. Reportedly the school bus was stopped in the eastbound lane of Yosemite Avenue preparing to make a left turn onto El Redondo Drive when the Camry was westbound on Yosemite. It is believed that the Camry ran a stop sign and ran into the side of the bus. The driver of the Camry was airlifted to the hospital. The three students and the driver on the bus were not injured. No further details are available at this time.

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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.

November 17 train accident in Oakdale

On November 17 there was an accident involving a train and a car in Oakdale. Reportedly the vehicle was eastbound on J Street near Yosemite Avenue when it was hit by the southbound train. Only minor injuries were reported as a result of the accident. No further details are available at this time.