Sullivan accident

February 18, 2010--The tragic death of Ryan Sullivan last week was apparently caused when his mother was driven off the road by another vehicle. Issues to investigate include whether the other vehicle was ever identified, whether unisured motorist coverage for the Sullivan family may provide some recovery, and whether the roadway itself was properly sloped, graded and constructed.  Please call us to look intop these matters further.  559-713-0159   Attorney John Rozier  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Fog accident in Bakersfield kills truck driver

February 18, 2010--According to the Bakersfield Californian newspaper, last Thursday's wrongful death accident in Bakersfield involved a carrot truck driven by Jose Mascareno, age 43 of Bakersfield.  It was struck by a pick-up and both vehicles burst into flames.  Fog was a contributing factor.  The big rig accident scene was at Interstate 5 and Taft Highway.

Further investigation is required to determine if the big rig driver shares liability for the death.  Each vehicle's event data recorders can be downloaded to determine speeds, etc.  This needs to be done before the vehicles are repaired or junked.  We recently handled a similar accident where a milk tanker turned in front of a truck injuring every member of a family from Selma.  We were able to recover several hundred thousand dollars for our clients even though the police report blamed them for the accident.  They truly were not the sole cause of their accident.  Please call us on Monday  559-713-0159--our offices are located about an hour from the scene of this accident and we can come to you for a free consultation.  Attorney John Rozier.http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

February 18 wrongful death accident on Auberry road near Fresno victim identified

The 7-year-old boy who died in a wrongful death accident on Auberry Road in the foothills above Fresno on February 18 has been identified as Ryan Sullivan. Sullivan was riding in the back seat of a Nissan, and he as wearing his seatbelt when the vehicle went off the road and rolled down an embankment. The vehicle driven by Melanie Sullivan was rounding a curve when it braked for an oncoming car and then went down the embankment. Melanie Sullivan was taken to Clovis Community Hospital with minor injuries. Ryan Sullivan died as a result of the accident. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

February 18 wrongful death accident on Auberry road near Fresno

On February 18 a seven-year-old boy was killed in a wrongful death accident on Auberry Road near Well Barn Road in the foothills. Melanie Sullivan was the driver of the vehicle. Sullivan was driving around a curve when she braked for an oncoming vehicle. Her vehicle then rolled down an embankment. The boy was riding in the back seat and was wearing a seat belt. Sullivan was taken to Clovis Community Hospital with minor injuries and the boy was killed as a result of the accident. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

February 18 fog accident near Caruthers

On February 18 there was a fog related accident on Conejo Avenue near Caruthers. The accident occurred at on Conejo Avenue at West Avenue between two vehicles. The vehicles were blocking the road for a period of time. Drivers are cautioned to always adjust their speeds for the weather in order to ensure the safest driving conditions. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

February 18 head-on collision on Avenue 6 near Madera

On February 18 two cars were involved in a head-on collision on Avenue 6 near Madera. Reportedly the accident was due to the fog. There were only minor injuries as a result of the accident. Motorists are cautioned to drive extra slowly and avoid sudden moves when driving in the fog. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/