Rollover DUI Truck Collision Ends in Fatality, in Bakersfield, on Brimhall Road

On Monday, August 18, 2015, a drunk driving accident took place in Bakersfield.  The rollover truck collision ended in the death of one passenger days later.  The vehicle crash happened on Brimhall Road, at around 3:40 AM.

J. Teagarden, 20, was driving a GMC Sierra pickup on Brimhall Road, near Highway 43.  The GMC drifted off the roadway, and the truck overturned.

Teagarden and her two passengers; Justin Pensinger, 26, and Richard Ellis, 25, were not wearing seat belts at the time of the accident.

Justin Pensinger suffered severe injuries and was taken to Kern Medical Center.  It is reported that he died in the hospital on Monday, August 31, 2015.

Teagarden and Ellis sustained minor injuries.  Teagarden was arrested for driving while under the influence.

Visalia-Bakersfield-Fresno collision attorney, John Rozier.  Your lawyer for car crashes, wrongful deaths and personal injuries.  Our condolences go out to the family in this collision.  Please let us help you. www.nelsonrozier.com or call me at 559-713-0159.

Drunk Driving Accident Kills One, in Tulare County, on Avenue 280

August 30, 2015, a single-vehicle accident ended in fatality, in Tulare County, on Sunday.  The rollover car collision occurred at Avenue 280, east of Farmersville, at about 5:00 AM.

Jay Rodriguez, 27, of Visalia, was driving a 2004 Toyota Corolla, headed west on Avenue 280, near Road 156.  Authorities reported that he was traveling at 55 miles per hour.

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The Toyota veered onto the shoulder of the road, and Rodriguez over-corrected.  The Corolla lost control, overturned, and then hit a utility pole.

Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident.

The CHP claim that the driver was intoxicated at the time of the collision.

Please give us a call, if you are a relative or are in touch with the family, and would like us to investigate this accident further. We are located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

School Bus Hit in a Drunk Driving Accident at McKinley Avenue, in Fresno

San Joaquin Valley Automobile Accident Lawyer John Rozier has the subsequent update; On Monday, July 6, 2015, a drunk driving accident took place in the Fresno area.  The school bus collision happened at about 8 AM.

It is reported that a car slammed into the back of a school bus at the intersection of McKinley and Cornelia avenues.  The driver then fled the scene of the crash.

There were kids on the bus, but according to reports, no one was injured.

Police found the intoxicated driver not far from the incident.  They have said that he may have been a postal worker for the United States Post Office.  He was arrested for driving while under the influence.

The scene of the collision needs to be independently investigated as soon as possible.  Please give Mr. Rozier a call today.  559-713-0159, or online www.nelsonrozier.com.

Drunk Driving Auto Accident on Highway 99, Kills One, in Tulare County

An update to the drunk driving car accident that took place on Highway 99, in Tulare County.  The victim in the automobile collision that occurred near Visalia, on Sunday, May 24, 2015, has been identified.

Jennie/Janie Luna was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, with passenger Angelique Rivas, 37, of Exeter.  The Chevy was headed south on the Highway 99 freeway, at an unknown rate of speed, at about 1 in the morning.

The car drifted off the highway, and up a dirt & grass embankment.  It then rolled over and crashed into the concrete wall of the over-crossing of Avenue 280.

Rivas suffered from blunt force trauma and died at the scene of the crash.  Luna suffered major injuries and was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center, in Visalia.

The California Highway Patrol reported that Luna was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the collision.  Upon being discharged from the hospital, Luna will be booked into jail.

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 Rozier, at 559-713-0159, if you would like help filing a claim.

Highway 99 DUI Car Collision Near Visalia, Ends in Fatality

Visalia Wrongful Death Lawyer John Rozier has the following car accident report; On Sunday, May 24, 2015, a suspected drunk driving collision ended in fatality, in Tulare County.  The automobile accident happened on Highway 99, near Visalia, at about 1:00 AM.

A 2008 Chevy Aveo, driven by Janie Luna, 38, was traveling southbound on the Highway 99 freeway.  The vehicle veered off the roadway, onto the right shoulder, and up a grass embankment.  The Chevrolet then overturned onto its side and smashed into the concrete over-crossing of Avenue 280.

Luna was able to get out of her vehicle, but her passenger was trapped inside until emergency personnel got to the scene.  The passenger was pronounced dead after paramedics arrived.

Luna suffered injuries and was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center.  She was arrested for driving while under the influence, but is recovering at the hospital.

Attorney Rozier is located right here in Visalia and would like to speak to the family of the accident victim.  Please give him a call at 559-713-0159, or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

DUI Car Crash on Highway 168 in Clovis, One in Serious Condition

May 21, 2015- A DUI car accident took place in Fresno County, on Thursday.  The rollover vehicle collision occurred on Highway 168, in north Clovis.

Bikramjit Singh, 23, was driving his 2008 Ford Mustang at a high rate of speed, on Highway 168.  The Mustang veered off the right side roadway, near Thompson Avenue, which caused Singh to over-correct.  The Ford swerved across both lanes of the highway and overturned.

A passenger in the automobile suffered major injuries and was taken to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.  Singh received moderate injuries and was also taken to Community Regional hospital.

He was later arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.

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.

DUI Pickup Truck Collision with Motorcycle Ends in Fatality, in Kern County, on Sunset Boulevard

On Wednesday, May 6, 2015, a drunk driving accident ended in the death of a motorcyclist, in Kern County.  The victim has been identified, in the pickup truck collision that took place near Arvin, at around 6:10 PM.

Danny Darnell Cottengim, 57 years old, of Bakersfield, was driving his motorcycle east on Sunset Boulevard, near Towerline Road, when he was hit by a white pickup truck.  The truck, driven by Angel Jimenez, was westbound on Sunset Blvd., when it made a turn suddenly, right into the path of the bike.

The biker was ejected from the motorcycle after the vehicles collided.  Cottengim was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

Jimenez, and his wife, who was a passenger in the truck, were unharmed.  Officers arrested the pickup driver for driving while intoxicated.

Please give us a call, if you are a relative or are in touch with the family, and would like us to investigate this accident further. We are located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave., north of Kern County. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Drunk Driving Truck Accident Leads to Death of Motorcyclist near Arvin, on Sunset Boulevard

Central California Car Collision Attorney John L. Rozier has the following report; On Wednesday, May 6, 2015 a vehicle accident killed a Kern County motorcyclist.  The pickup truck collision occurred near Arvin, during the evening hours.

Angel Jimenez, 52 years old, was driving a white pickup truck with his wife.  The pickup truck was traveling westbound on Sunset Boulevard, southeast of Bakersfield, near Tower Line Road.  Jimenez made a turn from Sunset Blvd., directly into the path of a motorcycle that was headed east on the roadway.

After the two vehicles collided, the biker was thrown from his motorcycle.  The man suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene of the crash.

Jimenez and his wife were not hurt.  The CHP arrested the driver for driving under the influence of alcohol.  It is reported that he had a blood-alcohol level that was great than .08.

Our condolences go out to the family in this collision.  Please let Mr. Rozier help you. www.nelsonrozier.com or call him at 559-713-0159.

Fatal Car Collision on Friant Road Caused by Drunk Driver in Fresno

San Joaquin Valley Automobile Accident Lawyer John Rozier has the subsequent update; On Saturday, February 21, 2015, a drunk driver caused a collision that led to two fatalities.  The vehicle crash happened in northeast Fresno, at about 9:20 PM.

Hector Castillo-Pichardo, 23. was driving while intoxicated in a silver pickup truck.  He was traveling northbound on Friant Road, when he ran a red light at Copper River Drive.  The pickup smashed into a white Acura SUV, driven by Molly Griffin, 23.

Molly Griffin, with her passenger, Emily Krieghoff, had been in the process of making a left-hand turn on a green light, when the truck hit the Sport Utility Vehicle.

Griffin was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

Krieghoff suffered serious injuries, which included a lacerated aorta, and a fractured hip.  She was taken to Community Regional Medical Center, where she is recovering.

A passenger in the pickup truck, Oscar Felix, sustained major injuries and died at the hospital.

Castillo-Pichardo received minor injuries.  He was arrested and charged with DUI and vehicular manslaughter.

Please give us a call, if you are a relative or are in touch with the families, and would like us to investigate this accident further. We are located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave. Mr. Rozier 559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Fresno Drunk Driving Vehicle Accident on Friant Road, Kills Two People

February 21, 2015- A drunk driving accident killed two people in northeast Fresno.  The car collision occurred on Saturday, at about 9:20 PM.

Hector Castillo-Pichardo was driving a north on Friant Road in a silver pickup truck.  He ran a red light at Copper River Drive, and smashed into a white Acura Sport Utility Vehicle, driven by Molly Griffin, 23 years old.  The SUV had been turning left on a green light, onto Friant Rd.

Molly Griffin died at the scene of the collision.

Oscar Felix, a passenger in Pichardo's truck, suffered serious injuries.  He was taken to Community Regional Medical Center, where he later died.

Three other victims, including a 23 year old Fresno woman, who was a passenger in the Acura, sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital.  The female passenger is still reported to be in critical condition.

Castillo-Pichardo received minor injuries.  He was arrested for vehicular manslaughter and felony DUI.

Our condolences go out to the family, and friends of these victims.  Please let us help you during this trying time.  Attorney John Rozier, your lawyer for all wrongful deaths, and car accidents.  We serve all of Fresno County, Tulare County, and Kern County.  With our office located in Visalia, California. www.nelsonrozier.com or contact us by phone at 559-713-0159.

Drunk Driver Causes Automobile Accident in Fresno

February 18, 2015- A DUI accident lead to the arrest of a 20 year old woman, in Fresno.  The drunk driving collision happened late Tuesday/early Wednesday.

The female driver of a red car was driving while intoxicated in Fresno's Tower District.  She hit a taxi that had five occupants.  The people in the taxi were not harmed in the crash.

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The woman was arrested at the scene for driving while under the influence.  It is reported that she was on probation for a previous DUI offense.

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.

Madera County Car Collision Caused by Drunk Driver on Highway 41

San Joaquin Valley Automobile Accident Lawyer John Rozier has the following update; On Sunday, January 4, 2015, a drunk driver caused a car accident in Madera County.  The vehicle collision occurred on Highway 41, near Avenue 12, at about 8 PM.

The CHP have reported that a driver of a pickup truck was traveling southbound on Highway 41.  The truck swerved into the northbound lanes, and smashed head-on into a white automobile.

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The impact of the crash caused the sedan to lose control and hit the guard rail.  Both drivers were said to have been trapped inside their vehicles.

The two drivers suffered injuries and were taken to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.  Authorities said the pickup driver was driving while intoxicated.

Please call us this afternoon to preserve evidence of this accident.  Mr. Rozier is ready to help.  His firm is located in Tulare County.  559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Porterville Driver Crashes into Orchard

March 9, 2014- A car crash occurred on Sunday evening on Road 248.  The accident happened sometime before midnight.

The driver, Omar Andrade, 22 years old, of Porterville, was headed north on Road 248, near Avenue 124.  He veered off the right side of the road, and smashed into four orange trees.

The Tulare County Fire Department were the first to respond to the accident, and had to use the jaws of life to extract Andrade from his vehicle.

Andrade was taken by ambulance to the Sierra View Hospital for treatment.  It was reported that he had moderate injuries; cuts on his arms and legs, and was complaining of chest pain.

The local police arrested him at the hospital, as it was determined that alcohol was a factor in the crash.

I am a personal injury lawyer, in Visalia, California, located on Caldwell Avenue, 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.

Car Broadsided on Akers and White Lane in Bakersfield

January 22, 2012- a crash in Bakersfield injures five people and slows down traffic for many hours. The accident occurred on Sunday, at about 8:00 AM.

A green Saturn Coupe was headed eastbound on White Lane, when it failed to stop at a red light. The Saturn broadsided a grey Pontiac G6, which was northbound on Akers Road.

Three people in the Pontiac suffered serious injuries. While two people in the Saturn suffered moderate injuries. All were taken to Kern Medical Center.

Police reported that they believed the driver of the Saturn was driving under the influence of alcohol.

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, on Caldwell Ave, north of Bakersfield.

Update: Drunk Driving Fatality near Los Banos

December 31, 2011- An update to the drunk driving accident that ended in one fatality, in the Los Banos area, at about 7:30 PM on Saturday.

The passenger that was killed has been identified as Ricky Lee Lowe Jr.

The driver Kurt Knapp, of Turlock, was driving his Chevy Silverado on Santa Fe Grade. The truck drifted off the right shoulder of the roadway. Knapp lost control and the truck flipped in the swamp area west of the road.

Lowe died at the scene of the crash. Knapp suffered serious injuries. It is reported that he remains in stable condition.

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

One Person Killed in a Drunk Driving Accident, near Bakersfield

January 1, 2012- An accident results in the death of an Arvin woman, after being hit by a possible drunk driver, on Sunday, at about 3:30 PM. The crash occurred near Lamont, southeast of Bakersfield.

A Bakersfield man was driving a red truck on Edison Highway, when he ran a stop sign at DiGiorgio Road. He slammed into the side of a white truck, driven by a 58 year-old male who was a resident of Arvin.

Elicia Gutierrez, the passenger in the white truck, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision. The male driver was taken to Kern Medical Center, after suffering serious injuries.

No word on whether the Bakersfield driver was hurt.

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, on Caldwell Ave.

Pickup Truck Rolls Over on Highway 99 in Modesto

December 24, 2011- A truck crash occurred on southbound Highway 99 in Modesto, north of Fresno, on Saturday at about 10:38 PM.

The pickup truck was traveling south on the freeway, when the driver lost control of the vehicle, after speeding in and out of traffic. The truck hit the center divider, and it rolled over, near the Kansas Avenue exit.

The driver suffered serious injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

The CHP said that alcohol could be a factor in the accident.

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

Car Crashes Through Backyard in Bakersfield

December 16, 2011- A suspected drunk driver crashed into a backyard of a home in Bakersfield, Friday just after 12 AM.

The accident happened on Wilkins Avenue, in the area of South King Street and East Brundage Lane. The car slammed into a shed, destroying it, and broke a water line.

The driver only received minor injuries.

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, on Caldwell Ave, north of Bakersfield.

Drunk Driver Causes Four Vehicle Collision in Bakersfield

October 6, 2011- a suspected drunk driver caused an accident that ended fatally on Thursday afternoon in Bakersfield.

At about 3:30 PM a driver of a silver pickup truck drove through a red light at the intersection of Mount Vernon Avenue and Virginia Avenue.

The suspected drunk driver’s truck smashed into another pickup, driven by Robert Blaine Grant of Bakersfield. The collision pushed Grant’s truck into another vehicle and a big rig.

Witnesses stepped in to apprehend the intoxicated driver before he could run away.

Robert Grant died from serious injuries, as a result of the accident, at the hospital on Friday.

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, on Caldwell Ave, north of Bakersfield.

Update: Intoxicated Driver Named in Fatal I-5 Collision

August 30, 2011- The intoxicated man who crashed into the Ford Explorer, and killed Shirley Ann Snyder of Moreno Valley, in Tuesday’s fatal crash on I-5 has been identified as 49 year old Wayne Boatwright.

He was driving a 2001 Volkswagen Passat, which he drove the wrong way on I-5 before colliding with the Ford Explorer head on.

The other people involved and hurt in the accident were Charles Snyder, the driver of the Ford, and passengers April Murphy and Donnell Watts.

The CHP announced on Tuesday that they intend to arrest Boatwright once he is released from the hospital.

Please give me a call, Attorney John Rozier. Your personal injury lawyer, located in Visalia 559-713-0159.