Update: Fresno SUV Accident: Kids Hurt in the Collision

March 14, 2014- The car crash that happened in Fresno, on Friday, that ended with eight children injured has been updated with new information.

The driver of the speeding Lexus that slammed into the Chevy Suburban, has been identified as 21 year old Cameron Woods.

Police report that Woods was traveling at 71 mph in the Lexus, when he ran a stop sign on California Avenue, and hit the SUV which was crossing the intersection on Fruit Avenue.

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Woods was booked on charges of felony hit and run, and reckless driving, and also will have other charges brought against him for firearms possession.

The injured kids, and other passengers who were hurt, were sent to Community Regional Medical Center, Saint Agnes Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente and Children's Hospital Central California.  Complete information on the victims' conditions have not been released, but it has been reported that several of the kids have been released from the hospital.

If you need a lawyer please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury specialist handling all types of crashes. I am located in Visalia on Caldwell Avenue.  559-713-0159, or contact us online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Read more here: http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/03/17/3827469/fresno-police-id-speeding-driver.html#storylink=cpy

Update: Serious Car Crash in Fresno; Children Hurt in the Collision

March 14, 2014- The crash that happened in southwest Fresno on Friday, has been reported to have occurred at about 1:15 PM.

The Fresno police have reported that 12 people, which included 8 kids, were involved in the accident.

A motorcycle officer spotted a black Lexus traveling at about 70 miles per hour westbound down California Avenue.  Before the officer could even turn on his lights and go after the car, the Lexus ran a stop sign at the intersection of California and Fruit Avenue.  The car smashed into a Chevy Suburban, and some of the children were thrown out of the SUV.

There were 9 people in the SUV, and three in the Lexus.  Eleven people were taken to the hospital immediately, with injuries ranging from minor to major.

The driver of the Lexus is reported to be in his early 20's, and was driving on a suspended license.  He was arrested for felony hit and run after he tried to leave the scene of the collision.

Please give me a call if you need legal representation or a consultation. Attorney John Rozier www.nelsonrozier.com or call us at 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, California on Caldwell Ave, south of Fresno.

Serious Car Crash in Fresno; Children Hurt in the Collision

March 14, 2014- A car accident happened Friday afternoon in southwest Fresno, at California Avenue and Fruit Avenue.  Serious injuries have been reported.

The crash occurred near Edison High School in Fresno, at the intersection of Fruit and California avenues.  A black car was said to have been speeding westbound on California Avenue, when it smashed into an SUV that was coming from the south on Fruit Avenue.

Witnesses said that the black car was being followed by a police motorcycle before it collided with the Sport Utility Vehicle.

Both vehicles spun around multiple times before coming to a stop.

It was reported that there were a few children, in the SUV, that were ejected from the vehicle during the collision.  Many have been injured in the accident.

More details will be provided as soon as they are made available.

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.