Pickup Truck Collision on Noriega Road in Bakersfield, Caused by Drunk Driver

August 20, 2014- A repeat intoxicated driver was involved in a vehicle collision in Kern County, on Wednesday.  The pickup truck accident took place in Bakersfield, at approximately 9 AM.

Robert Vickery, 52 years old, was driving a 2009 Ford F-150 on Old Farm Road.  He attempted to make a westbound turn onto Noriega Road and lost control.  The pickup ran onto the south sidewalk, smashed into a power pole, traveled into the westbound lanes of Noriega Rd., and on into a field where he hit a chain link fence.

The crash caused a power outage in the area and closed the intersection.

Vickery was not hurt in the accident.  The police arrested him for DUI, and said he would be charged with a felony.  This was Vickery's fourth DUI arrest.

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

Bakersfield Fatal Car Collision on Rosedale Highway

Visalia Nursing Home Attorney John Rozier has the following collision update; On Saturday, August 30, 2014, two people died in a car accident, in Kern County.  The vehicle collision took place in northwest Bakersfield, at approximately 12:45 AM, on Rosedale Highway.

The driver of a green Ford Crown Victoria, Dontrell Collins was traveling west on Rosedale Highway, at a high rate of speed.  As he neared Verdugo Lane the Ford smashed into the back of a white compact automobile.

The impact of the collision caused the compact car to burst into flames with the driver and two passengers trapped inside.  Witnesses of the crash were able to get the victims out of the vehicle, but the driver and one of the passengers were fatally injured and died at the scene.

The other female passenger suffered serious injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

The Bakersfield Police reported that Dontrell Collins was driving under the influence of alcohol.  He was arrested and taken to Kern County Jail.

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 Kern County, Tulare County, and Fresno County.  With our office located in Visalia, California. www.nelsonrozier.com or contact us by phone at 559-713-0159.

Hit and Run Driver Crashes into Traffic Pole in Bakersfield

May 5, 2014- A hit-and-run suspect also had an automobile collision minutes later, in Kern County.  The accident occurred in Bakersfield, Monday afternoon, at 12:39 PM.

The 46 year old driver of an SUV, was involved in a crash in the Valley Plaza Mall parking lot, in Bakersfield.  The driver drove away from the scene of the incident at a high rate of speed.  The SUV lost control and smashed into a traffic light pole, at the intersection of Ming Avenue and Hughes Lane.

The dark blue, Sport Utility Vehicle hit so forcefully that the light dislodged from the pole and dropped into the eastbound lane on Ming Avenue.  No other cars were involved in the second collision.

The driver sustained moderate injuries and was taken to the local hospital.  Officers reported that the driver was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol.

This accident requires much more investigation. Please let me help. Attorney John Rozier of Visalia. I am located on Caldwell Ave.  www.nelsonrozier.com or call me at 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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June 9 Los Banos motorcycle accident

On June 9 Andrew Maloney was seriously injured when he crashed his motorcycle on Highway 165 in Los Banos. Reportedly Maloney was riding south on Highway 165 near Pioneer Road when Amie Chick, who was driving north on Highway 165, turned left in front of his motorcycle. Maloney was unable to stop in time and rammed into the side of Chick's Jeep. Maloney was critically injured as a result of the accident. Chick was talking on her phone at the time of the accident and was arrested for driving under the influence. She was later found to be under the influence of alcohol and cannabis.

March 8 Fresno accident confirmed a dui

On March 8 Shaela Warkentin was seriously injured when the vehicle she was riding in was rear-ended by Douglas Lindsay who was driving under the influence of Vicodin at the time. Reportedly Karissa Warkentin was westbound on Barstow Avenue in Fresno when she stopped for the red light at the intersection of Maroa Avenue. It was then that Lindsey's pickup truck hit the back of her car. Shaela Warkentin was trapped in the vehicle after the accident. Shaela is still hospitalized in the trauma center at Community Regional Medical Center. Lindsey's arrest was announced on April 14 after it was confirmed that he was driving under the influence of Vicodin at the time of the accident.

March 18 Merced accident is suspected dui

On March 18 one person was injured in an accident on R Street in Merced. According to reports Shaneil Pollard was driving her vehicle on R Street when she hit another vehicle. A passenger in her vehicle was injured and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Pollard was arrested for suspected driving under the influence.

October 10 wrongful death accident in Modesto

On October 10 sixteen-year-old Frankie Martinez Jr. was tragically killed and eighteen-year-old Nazario Castillo was injured in an accident at Jefferson Street and Maze Boulevard in Bakersfield. According to reports Martinez was driving a pickup truck north on Jefferson with Castillo as a passenger when he did not stop at a stop sign at Jefferson and Maze. His pickup then hit a Suburban that was driving on Maze Boulevard. Castillo was injured with a broken shoulder and a broken nose. The people in the Suburban complained of pain. Martinez died as a result of the accident. Alcohol containers were found in Martinez's vehicle and the accident is being investigated as a possible dui.

September 16 Highway 99 big rig accident in Merced

On September 16 a big rig hit a car on Highway 99 in Merced. Reportedly the big rig was northbound on Highway 99 when it came upon a vehicle traveling southbound in the northbound lanes. The big rig then hit the other vehicle head-on. The driver of the big rig, Marvin Oliveira, escaped without injury. The driver of the car, Leonardo Daniel Garcia-Pineda, suffered minor injuries. Garcia-Pineda's passenger, Luis Cardenas, suffered minor injuries. Garcia-Pineda was arrested for driving under the influence.