Bicycle and Car Collision on Lacey Boulevard, in Hanford

On Saturday, July 18, 2015, a bicyclist was hurt in a vehicle collision in Hanford.  The car accident occurred near Jessie Street and Lacey Boulevard, at around 7:50 PM.

Eduardo Olivera was driving his vehicle south on Jessie Street and attempted to turn right onto Lacey Boulevard.  He stopped at the posted stop sign and entered the intersection.  As the car turned a bike, ridden by Raymond Garcia, was traveling on the wrong side of the roadway along Lacey Blvd.

The bicycle hit the car and Garcia was ejected and fell into the street.

Garcia suffered injuries and was taken by ambulance to Adventist Medical Center.

Olivera was not hurt in the collision.

I am a personal injury lawyer, serving the central valley. Please give me a call, Attorney John Rozier  559-713-0159 or www.nelsonrozier.com.  My office is located in Visalia, on Caldwell Avenue.

Fresno Hit-and-Run Pickup Truck Collision Kills Bicyclist on Fresno Street

Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield Collision Lawyer John L. Rozier has the following accident report; On Saturday, June 13, 2015, a hit-and-run vehicle crash ends in fatality.  The truck collision took place in north Fresno, and led to the death of a biker.

The bicyclist was riding along the side of Fresno Street, when he veered suddenly into the roadway.  The victim was hit by a man in his 20's, driving a light colored pickup truck, with lawn equipment in the bed.

It is reported that the driver stopped after hitting the bike rider, but then drove off.

The bicyclist suffered serious injuries and was taken to Community Regional Medical Center.  He later died while in the hospital.

Mr. Rozier is located Visalia, south of Fresno, and would like to speak to the family of the accident victim.  Please give him a call at 559-713-0159.  www.nelsonrozier.com

Bicyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Truck Accident, in Fresno

June 13, 2015- A bicyclist was hit and killed in a car collision in North Fresno, on Saturday afternoon.  The hit and run pickup truck accident occurred on Fresno Street.

Police reported that the bike rider was traveling along the roadway when he swerved suddenly into traffic.  The bicycle was hit by a light colored pickup truck, that had lawn equipment in the back, driven by a man in his late 20's.

It is said that the driver of the truck stopped, but then took off before authorities arrived.  He now faces felony hit and run charges.

The bicyclist taken to Community Regional Medical Center, where he died from his injuries.

The law firm of Nelson and Rozier is currently handling a similar case arising from 8/23/13 when a Fresno Police vehicle 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.

Please give Attorney Rozier a call at 559-713-0159, or contact on the web at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Bicyclist Killed in Vehicle Collision, near Pixley, on Road 128

Tulare County Personal Injury Lawyer John Rozier has the following collision report; On Friday, May 15, 2015, an Earlimart man was killed in a collision, south of Pixley.  The bicycle accident happened on Road 128, at approximately 8:20 AM.

The 68 year old bicyclist was riding northbound on Road 128, south of Avenue 84.  At the same time Norma V. Valladares, 40, was driving her 2008 Infinity G35 north on the same roadway.

As the driver started to pass the bike rider, the man turned left right into the right side of the automobile.  The collision threw the Earlimart man from his bicycle and onto the street.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers reported that Valladares was traveling at 35 miles per hour, and the biker was not wearing a helmet.

The car crash is under investigation.

Mr. Rozier is located north of Pixley, in Visalia, and would like to speak to the family of the accident victim.  Please give him a call at 559-713-0159 or on the web at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Bicyclist Killed in Auto Collision on Friant Road in Fresno

February 19, 2015- a bicyclist was killed in an automobile collision in Fresno.  The car accident happened on Friant Road, on Thursday, at about 6 PM.

A 16 year old driver was traveling in a 2011 Mercedes, southbound on Friant Road.  The car was going at about 60-70 miles per hour down the roadway.

Nick Bukilica, 52 years old, was riding his bike north on Friant Rd.  He was about to turn left onto Old Friant Road, when he was hit by the Mercedes.

The CHP reported that there wasn't a lot of lighting at the time of the crash.  The auto driver did not see the biker, when he was struck on the right side of the bicycle.

Bukilica was pronounced dead at the scene.

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.  Our condolences go out to the families in the accident.  Please let us help you.  Attorney John Rozier, 559-713-0159 or contact online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

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.

Bicyclist Struck and Killed in Oakhurst

December 12, 2011- A bicyclist was hit and killed Tuesday in Oakhurst, north of Fresno, at about 2 PM.

The man was riding his bike west on Road 426, near Elliot Drive in the middle of the road. He crossed into the eastbound lane, into the path of an oncoming Toyota Camry and was hit head-on.

The bicyclist was seriously injured and taken to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno, where he later died.

The Camry's driver, Jessica Ketscher-Singh of North Fork, and her two passengers, which included a 2 year-old boy, were not hurt in the crash.

If you need legal counseling or representation for this accident, please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier, of Visalia, just miles from Fresno, 559-713-0159.

Child Hit by Vehicle While Riding Bike near Selma

November 25, 2011- An accident involving an 8 year-old bicyclist and a vehicle occurred Friday at about 10:40 AM, near Selma, just minutes from Fresno.

The child was riding his bike at the intersection of Peach Avenue and Huntsman Avenue, when the vehicle hit the bicycle.

The child suffered a broken leg, and hip, along with other injuries.

The child was taken to the hospital for treatment.

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

Boy Struck by Truck While Riding Bike in Fresno

November 15, 2011- An 11 year-old boy was hit while riding his bike, in Fresno near Al Radka Park.

The boy was leaving the park and crossing the street, when a pickup truck going east on Belmont Avenue struck him. It is reported that the truck was going at least 40 mph.

The boy was taken to Community Regional Medical Center. He is said to be in critical, but stable condition.

The truck driver was cooperative with officers, and was not suspected of driving under the influence.

Attorney John Rozier is your personal injury lawyer. Please give me a call 559-713-0159. I am located in Visalia, just miles from Fresno.

April 28 Modesto bicycle accident on Modesto puts 12-year-old girl in critical condition

 On April 28 Na'Keisha White was put in a coma after she was hit by a pickup truck while riding her bike on Carver Road in Modesto. Reportedly White was riding north on Carver Road across Briggsmore Avenue when she was hit by a pickup truck and thrown from her bike. She was given CPR by a neighbor before emergency crews arrived. White is now in critical condition at Children's Hospital and Research Center in Oakland where she has been placed in a medically induce coma to help her brain swelling subside. No further information regarding the identity of the driver or the cause of the accident are available at this time.

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.

March 2 bicycle accident in Visalia

On March 2 a 16-year-old suffered a broken leg after being hit by a car while riding her bike. Reportedly the victim was riding south on Ben Maddox Way near Douglas Avenue in Visalia. She was riding against the northbound traffic when she was hit by a northbound vehicle after crossing in front of the vehicle. She suffered a broken leg as a result of the accident.

February 6 pedestrian accident in Visalia kills 3-year-old

On February 6 three-year-old Amber Nelson died after being run over by a pickup truck while riding her bike on her cul-de-sac in Visalia. According to reports the girl was riding her bike on the sidewalk of her cul-de-sac on West Country Court in Visalia while her dad and brother shot hoops on the driveway. Meanwhile a pickup truck backed up and hit her. It seemed that the driver of the pickup truck, Robert Juskalian, never saw her. Amber was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center where she was pronounced dead.

November 5 bicycle accident in Merced

On November 5 a bicyclist was injured after being hit by a car at 16th Street and M Street on Friday morning just after midnight. Reportedly the victim was riding east on 16th Street when the vehicle hit him while turning right onto M Street from 16th Street. The driver then fled the scene of the accident. The bicyclist was taken to Mercy Medical Center to be treated for a possible broken arm.

September 20 bicycle accident in downtown Fresno

On September 20 a bicyclist was hurt after being hit by a car in downtown Fresno. According to reports the accident happened around noon at the intersection of Fresno and M Streets The bicyclist was northbound in the southbound lanes of M Street when he was hit by a car. He also was riding against a red light. He was taken to Community Regional Medical Center after complaining of pain. No further information is available at this time.

September 12 bicycle accident kills one in Fresno

On September 12 Ignacio Rebullosa was killed after being hit by a car while riding his bike in Fresno. According to reports Rebullosa was hit while riding his bicycle on the 900 block of North Parkway Avenue in Fresno. A pedestrian was also injured in the accident. The driver of the vehicle was arrested after the accident. www.nelsonrozier.com

June 28 Merced wrongful death bicycle accident

On June 28 six-year-old Andrew Jackson was hit by a car while riding his bike and suffered fatal injuries. Reportedly Jackson was riding his bike on Connie Court in Merced when he rode into the path of a Toyota Tacoma driven by Cher Thao. Thao was driving at a slow speed but he was still unable to stop the vehicle in time.  It was reported that the police officer who first arrived on the scene administered CPR until the ambulance arrived. Jackson was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

May 8 bicycle accident at 16th Street and Canal Street in Merced

On May 8 a man was injured when he was hit by a car while riding his bike near the intersection of 16th Street and Canal Street in Merced. Reportedly the man was riding southbound across 16th Street when he was hit by a Corolla traveling eastbound on 16th. The man was air lifted to a hospital in Modesto where he was treated for internal bleeding and a broken leg. The driver of the car did not suffer any injuries. www.nelsonrozier.com

May 6 Tulare County bicycle accident

On May 6 a person was injured after being hit by a car while bicycling in Exeter in Tulare County. Reportedly the person was riding on Kaweah Avenue near Firebaugh Lane in Exeter when emergency personnel found him. He was bleeding from the head and appeared to be disoriented. The vehicle had fled the scene of the accident. www.nelsonrozier.com

May 3 Visalia bicycle accident on Highway 63

On May 3 Timothy Rizzo from Visalia was seriously injured when he was hit from behind by a car while riding his bicycle on Highway 63. The accident happened just north of Avenue 328. Reportedly the driver of the Honda Accord drifted onto the shoulder of the road and hit Rizzo. Rizzo was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center with injuries to his head. www.nelsonrozier.com