Bus Collision on Highway 190 and Plano Street in Porterville

September 30, 2014- A traffic collision between a bus and automobile in Tulare County, leaves cars backed up at a busy highway intersection.  The vehicle accident took place in Porterville, on Tuesday, at about 2:36 PM.

A Porterville City Bus was traveling south on Plano Street.  As it entered the intersection of Highway 190 and Plano St., a Cal Fire engine drove by with its lights and sirens on.  The driver of the bus pulled to the side, while still in the intersection to let the fire truck pass.

At that time the signal light at the intersection changed to red, and the light turned green for traffic traveling on Highway 190.  A car driving east on Hwy 190 drove into the intersection and hit the bus.

The driver of the four-door sedan sustained moderate injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment.  A passenger in the bus, also received injuries and was taken to the hospital as well.

I am a personal injury lawyer, in Visalia, California, located on Caldwell Avenue in Tulare County. I am just miles from Porterville, ready to meet all your legal needs. Please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier  559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

City Bus Collision in Visalia near Hurley Elementary

May 27, 2014- A city bus accident took place in Tulare County, on Tueday.  The collision happened in Visalia, California, at about 1:45 PM.

The City of Visalia Transit bus was headed eastbound on Marcin Street, just east of Hurley Elementary, when it lost control.  The bus left the road, and hit some bushes, an electrical meter, and a school crossing sign.

There is no more information on the crash at this time.

If you need legal counseling or representation for this accident, please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier, of Visalia, just miles from the scene of the collision. Our office is located on Caldwell Avenue. 559-713-0159 or www.nelsonrozier.com

Man Struck By FAX Bus in Fresno

November 6, 2011- A pedestrian was hit by a FAX bus, in Fresno, Sunday afternoon. The accident occurred near First Avenue and Garland Avenue near Dakota Ave.

The man was on the right shoulder median and walked into the road, where he was struck by a FAX bus. Reasons are unknown as to why he walked into the street in front of the bus.

He suffered serious injuries and was taken to Community Regional Medical Center.

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

FAX Bus Hits Sedan in Fresno

November 8, 2011- A Fresno Area Express bus crashed into a car Tuesday at about 12:15 PM in downtown Fresno.

The Ford sedan pulled in front of the FAX bus at the intersection of M Street and San Benito, while it was coming off Highway 41. Police said the driver stopped at a stop sign, then continued into traffic without seeing the bus.

The driver of the bus was eastbound on M Street when the car pulled in front of the bus. The bus driver slammed on the brakes, but the bus hit the back of the Ford. The crash caused some damage to the rear of the car. The bus had some minor damage.

The car’s driver and passenger escaped the accident unscathed, but the bus driver and the 13 passengers riding the bus suffered minor injuries. They were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

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

School Bus Hit By Car in Bakersfield

October 26, 2011- A child was hurt after a car crash with a school bus on Wednesday afternoon, in Bakersfield.

The driver of a Ford Crown Victoria ran a stop sign at Cottonwood Road and East Hosking Avenue. The Ford broadsided the special education school bus.

There were three people on the bus during the crash. No one was seriously injured. One child was hospitalized with minor injuries as a precaution.

Attorney John Rozier is your personal injury lawyer. Please give me a call 559-713-0159. I am located in Visalia on Caldwell Ave, north of Bakersfield.

Transit Bus and Two Other Vehicles Crash on Highway 63

October 19 2011- An Orosi woman was seriously injured in a car crash involving a transit bus and two other vehicles Wednesday afternoon on Highway 63, just miles from Visalia.

A Tulare County Area Transit bus was traveling northbound on Highway 63, just south of Cutler. The Orosi woman was driving a Nissan west on Avenue 400, when she went through the stop sign at the intersection, right in front of the transit bus.

The bus hit the driver’s side of the Nissan, then swerved trying to avoid a southbound Plymouth Acclaim, which was also swerving to avoid the bus. The bus and car were unable to avoid the collision with one another.

Fire crews used the Jaws of Life to free the Orosi driver from her vehicle. She was flown to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno. And is said to be in critical condition.

Three other people also suffered minor injuries and were taken to the hospital.

I am a personal injury lawyer, in Visalia, just miles from the accident. Ready to meet all your legal needs. Please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Early Morning Crash Ends Fatally on Highway 190 near Porterville

October 16, 2011- A crash early Sunday morning between a bus and car ends in fatality on Highway 190 near Porterville, 30 minutes from Visalia.

The crash occurred at about 2:15 AM. The bus was stopped at a red light on eastbound Hwy 190 and Jaye Street. A 1998 Dodge Neon, driven by Francisco Luna of Strathmore, rear-ended the bus. The Neon was traveling at a high rate of speed and caught fire after it collided.

A passenger in the Dodge, Tashia Laird of Porterville, was pulled from the burning car, but died at the scene of the accident.

Luna and another passenger, Omar Ibarra of Lindsay, received major injuries. They were medi-flighted to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno. They are both expected to survive.

Five passengers on the bus complained of pain, and were taken to Sierra View District Hospital to be treated.

Officers believe that alcohol may have been a factor in the crash.

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

Bus Carrying Inmates Crashes on Highway 43

October 12, 2011- A bus carrying inmates crashed Wednesday afternoon on Highway 43, north of Delano.

The accident happened at about 1:00 PM at the intersection of Hwy 43 and Garces Highway.

The Fresno Sheriff’s Department was transporting the prisoners northbound at 55 mph and had the right of way, according to the CHP. A big rig that had stopped at the stop sign turned right in front of the bus.

The bus hit the semi’s trailer, which broke all the glass in the front of the bus and smashed the door. This made the bus completely immobile in the middle of the intersection.

The five people on board the bus were wearing their seat belts, so no one was seriously injured. Just complaints of pain to their arms, shoulders, and legs.

Rescue crews worked on getting the bus moved from the middle of the highway, which took awhile because the brakes were locked up.

Deputy patrol cars were called in to securely transport the inmates to the hospital.

The big rig’s driver stayed at the scene of the crash, and officials report that he will not likely be cited for the incident.

I am a personal injury lawyer, in Visalia, just miles from the accident. Ready to meet all your legal needs. Please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Jeep Crashes into GET Bus in Bakersfield

September 28, 2011- An elderly woman was hurt Wednesday afternoon when she crashed into a bus, in northeast Bakersfield.

The woman was driving a Jeep near the intersection of Monterey Street and Alta Vista Drive, when she collided with a Golden Empire Transit District bus.

Rescuers had to remove the roof of the Jeep to pull her to safety. She was hurt, but is reported to now be in good condition.

No one on the bus was hurt from the crash.

The cause of the accident is unknown, and under investigation.

Attorney John Rozier is your personal injury lawyer. Please give me a call 559-713-0159. I am located in Visalia on Caldwell Ave, north of Bakersfield.

Truck Collides with School Bus in Patterson

September 23, 2011- A pickup truck collided with a school bus in Patterson, north of Fresno, on Friday at about 3:30 PM.

The crash happened at the intersection of Sperry Avenue and Baldwin Road. Christopher Cerda, of Patterson, was driving a 2002 Chevy truck east on Sperry approaching Baldwin Rd. The 2010 Chevrolet school bus driven by Venus Goodiel, of Salida, was driving south on Baldwin, towards Sperry Ave.

Reportedly Cerda failed to stop for a red light. As Cerda entered the intersection, the vehicles collided. The truck’s left front corner struck the school bus in the right front corner.

There were four passengers on the bus. Three students and one school aide, Coral Webb, of Modesto. Goodiel, Webb, and one of the students suffered minor injuries. The injured child was taken by ambulance to Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock.

Cerda was not injured. Alcohol or drugs were said not to be a factor in the accident.

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, south of Fresno.

Transit Bus and Big Rig Crash in Tulare

September 21, 2011- A crash involving a transit bus and a semi truck occurred Wednesday in Tulare.

The accident happened at 12:58 PM. The transit bus, which had 10 passengers was stopped at railroad tracks at South I Street and Rankin Avenue. When the big rig’s trailer hit the bus, while it was stopped.

Officers said both vehicles had minor damage, and no one reported any injuries.

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City Bus Hits Parked Vehicle

September 6, 2011- A Visalia city bus hit a parked Toyota Tacoma Tuesday morning. The accident happened as the bus was turning south from Main Street onto Conyer Street. The bus driver was reported to be paying attention to the northbound traffic on Conyer St. while turning, and did not see the parked truck. No one was injured from the crash.

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Bakersfield Bus Hit by Ford Mustang

September 1, 2011- A Bakersfield school bus, on its way to Independence High School, was hit by a Ford Mustang, Thursday morning.

The bus was about to make a left hand turn at the intersection of Summer Springs Drive, and Harris Road. The driver of the Mustang was headed east on Harris Rd., but didn’t stop at the stop sign. When the driver realized the bus was in front of him, he slammed on the brakes but not in time.

The Mustang hit the left side of the bus. Both vehicles' drivers and the six teenagers that were on the bus were not injured.

Police officials said the cause of the crash is under investigation.

If you need legal help for this incident, please call Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

School Bus in Fresno Hit by Car Pursued by the Police

August 31, 2011- A school bus carrying 68 kids was hit by a driver who ran a stop sign, in Fresno, as he was being pursued by the CHP. The accident happened near Jensen Avenue and Pullman Avenue, in southeast Fresno.

The children were on their way home from Southeast Elementary school when the crash happened. The car that ran the stop sign, hit the front end of the bus.

The kids had to take the emergency exit, because the impact caused the normal exit to buckle. Neither the kids nor the bus driver were hurt in the accident. Another bus was called to take the children home.

The driver of the car, tried to flee the scene of the collision, but was quickly captured. He was arrested for misdemeanor hit-and-run, DUI, and driving without a valid driver’s license.

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March 17 bus accident in Fresno

On March 17 a city bus was involved in an accident at Dakota and Diana Avenues in Fresno. The accident occurred when a Nissan pulled in front of the bus. The driver of the bus came to a "hard" stop to try to avoid the car. A dozen people were taken to the hospital complaining of pain. None were seriously injured. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

March 10 School Bus Accident in Bakersfield

On March 10 a school bus was involved in an accident in front of Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield. The accident occurred when a pickup truck cut off the bus causing the driving to slam on the brakes. The bus held 8 and 9 year old students from Eissler Elementary School. Twelve students were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. All have since been released from the hospital. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Handicap bus accident in east Visalia

A developmentally disabled young man traveling in his wheelchair in a bus operated by Student Transportation of America ran a stop sign  resulting in a broken leg when the bus collided with another vehicle.  The injured student was then transported to his day school without immediate treatment as he was unable to communicate his discomfort.  The injury was discovered later that day and emergency care was provided at the Kaweah Delta Hospital in Visalia.  Settlement funds were placed in a special needs trust for the benefit of the child.  The Visalia, California law firm of Nelson & Rozier handled this claim.  www.nelsonrozier.com