Fog Related Car Crashes on Northbound Highway 99 in Fresno

On Monday, November 10, 2014, one family was involved in two separate accidents, both fog related.  The car colllisions took place in Fresno County, at about 4 AM.

One man was driving on northbound Highway 99, at Chestnut Avenue, when he crashed because of low visibility.  The driver's automobile caught fire, but he was able to get out.

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The man's wife and daughter were rushing to find him when their car crashed at Maple and Central avenues in Easton, because of fog as well.  Their car ended up in a canal.

All three victims received only minor injuries in both incidents.

The law offices of Nelson and Rozier are located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley in Visalia. Our attorneys specialize in fog-related accidents. If you would like experienced and reliable representation for your fog-related accident please contact us at www.nelsonrozier.com or call Attorney John Rozier at 559-713-0159.

Fog Related Crash in Hanford on Kansas Avenue

January 8, 2012- A fog related crash causes a three car pile-up, in Hanford, west of Visalia. The accident happened on Sunday, at about 12:25 AM.

Guillermo Miranda was traveling eastbound on Kansas Avenue, past 12th Avenue, when he tried to pass a slow moving Honda Accord in front of him.

Reports said that at the time of the crash, thick fog made it difficult to see past 500 feet.

As Miranda's Chevy moved into the opposing lane he saw a Honda Civic headed straight toward him. Miranda accelerated and tried to get around the Accord in time, but crashed into the front end of the Civic.

The impact of the collision caused the Chevy to spin around, and slammed into the left side of the Accord that he had been trying to pass.

Miranda suffered serious injuries, and his passenger, Angela Miranda, sustained moderate injuries. Both were taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center, in Visalia.

The three occupants of the Civic; Roman Martinez, Arnolfo Leon, and Maria Leon, of Delano, were also injured and taken to Community Regional Medical center, in Fresno.

The Accord's driver, Martha Calderon received minor injuries and sought medical attention on her own.

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

Fog Related Crash Sends Pedestrian to the Hospital in Fresno

December 22, 2011- An accident in Fresno leaves a pedestrian hospitalized, on Thursday morning. The crash happened at about 8:00 AM.

The collision happened in southeast Fresno, at Church Avenue and Maple Avenue. The weather played a part in the accident, with heavy morning fog causing poor driving conditions.

No other details are available 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 Fresno, 559-713-0159.

Visalia accident on Caldwell

January 27, 2011--Thursday night a Visalia woman had her car sandwiched between two others--she was driving a Buick Regal on Caldwell near Court.  She was taken to Kaweah Delta hospital in Visalia as her car had absorbed most of the damage.

Issues involved in this case include the speed of each car, the involvement of fog, and whether any of the three drivers was distracted.  The air bag event data recorders or black boxes can give us much of this information if they are retrieved before repairs are done.  Please give us a call.  Attorney John Rozier on Caldwell in Visalia.  559-713-0159.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

January 24 Fresno County fog accident near Reedley on Manning Avenue

On January 24 there was a fog accident involving a big rig and a pickup truck near Reedley on Manning Avenue. According to reports the pickup truck and the big rig crashed and ended up down an embankment near the intersection of Manning and Lac Jac Avenues. Due to foggy conditions, visibility at the time of the accident was reported to be around 300 feet. The driver of the pickup truck was taken to Community Regional Medical Center to be treated for unknown injuries. Later  in the day four separate, reportedly unrelated, chain-reaction accidents happened near the same intersection.

December 7 Fresno County fog-related accident

On the morning of December 7 there was an accident related to the fog that involved a big rig and three other vehicles in Fresno County. According to reports the big rig was westbound on Manning Avenue when it stopped at McMullen Grade. The big rig then continued into the intersection. At the same time a van that was traveling north on McMullen Grade and hit the big rig. Later another northbound car came out of the fog on McMullen and hit the big rig.  Finally a third vehicle which was southbound hit the big rig. Due to fog, visibility in the area was around 200 feet. The vehicles involved in the accident were most likely traveling a a speed that was not appropriate for the weather conditions.  One person was hospitalized with moderate injuries as a result of this accident.
This law firm would like to remind all drivers to take the necessary precautions when driving in foggy weather. Always travel at a speed in which you can stop your vehicle within your range of visibility if necessary. This will prevent pileup accidents from occurring. Also, drive with the windows down in order to hear any accidents that may have happened ahead of you on the roadway.

Fog Warning

Now that winter is coming up quickly, fog season is beginning as well. There will inevitably be many fog-related accidents this year. Tragically, most of these accidents are completely avoidable if motorists were to drive with the proper precautions. Drivers are reminded to drive at appropriate speeds depending on the weather, to keep a safe following distance between them and the vehicle ahead of them, and to drive with the windows down during especially bad fog in order to hear any traffic incidents ahead especially in rural areas where the fog can be thicker. By taking these simple precautions, all motorists can travel safely through fog season in the Central Valley.

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/

January 15 fog accidents in Fresno area

On January 15 there were several accidents related to the fog in the Fresno area. At Highway 145 and Shaw Avenue a motorcycle and a car were involved in a crash around 5:30 am. Visibility was down to just 600 feet at that time. The motorcyclist was taken to Community Regional Medical Center.

Another fog-related crash near Highway 152 and Road 9 near Madera. This crash involved a big rig and at least one other vehicle. The fast lane of Highway 152 was blocked for awhile due to the accident.

The law offices of Nelson and Rozier are located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley in Visalia. Our attorneys specialize in fog-related accidents. If you would like experienced and reliable representation for your fog-related accident please contact us at http://www.nelsonrozier.com/ or call attorney John Rozier at 559-713-0159.

Severe fog causes accident on Highway 180 near Kerman and on Highway 99 near Avenue 368

On December 16 Highway 180 mear Madera Avenue in Kerman was blocked due to a fog-related accident. The CHP also reported an accident between a pickup and a big rig on Highway 99 near Avenue 368 that was due to the fog. Several Valley school districts were on foggy day schedules and the CHP is pacing traffic in various areas of the Valley. Visibility was reported to be less than 200 feet on Highway 198 in Hanford and less than 500 feet from Tulare to Kingsburg. Motorists are cautioned to drive at speeds appropriate for the conditions to avoid further incidents.

Foggy conditions throughout the Valley December 15

Many areas of the Valley reported foggy conditions this morning, December 15. School districts across the Valley that opted for a foggy day schedule are Central Unified, Caruthers, Alvina, Monroe, Pixley Union, Raisin City, and Tipton Elementary. Conditions were bad enough for the CHP to pace traffic along highway 41 between Elkhorn and Excelsior Avenues. Visibility in that area was reported to be around 100 feet. Traffic was also being paced on Highway 198 from 18th Avenue to Avenal. Dense fog has also been reported on Highway 99 between Delano and Tulare. Foggy conditions are the cause for many accidents throughout the Valley each year. Motorists are cautioned to drive at speeds appropriate for the conditions and be aware of road conditions before leaving home in order to allow adequate time for travel. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

December 4 Fog Related Accident near Kerman at Madera and Central Avenues

On December 4 two vehicles were involved in a fog related accident at Madera Avenue and Central Avenue near Kerman. One of the vehicles overturned as a result of the accident. The extent of injuries and indentities of victims are unknown at this time. Heavy fog has been reported all throughout the San Joaquin Valley and motorists are cautioned to drive at appropriate speeds for the conditions. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

December 4 Fog Related Accident in Fresno on Manning Avenue

On December 4 a big rig and a van collided on Manning Avenue due to fog. The visibility in that area is reported to be down to 200 feet. Other areas of Manning Avenue report visibility less than 500 feet. Injuries in the accident were minor, but drivers are cautioned to be aware of debris that may be in the road. Fog contributes to many accidents in the San Joaquin Valley every year. While this accident appears to have been minor, a minor accident can quickly turn into a major pile-up if other motorists do not drive with caution. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Fog in the Valley impacts traffic

Heavy fog early in the morning of November 24 slowed traffic throughout the Valley. CHP officers paced traffic on Highway 152 between Highways 33 and 59. Visibility in that area was reported to be 200 to 400 feet. Visibility was also reported to be only around 500 feet on Highway 198 near Hanford. Dirvers are urged to drive with caution when visibility is compromised and adjust speeds accordingly. Fog related accidents contribute to deadly accidents every year in the San Joaquin Valley. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Fog to Roll into Tulare County

According to a report in the Visalia Times Delta today, some of the first fog of the season should roll into the Valley tonight. The fog is predicted to stick around until Monday night. Fog related accidents are very common for this time of year. Drivers should drive with caution and adjust speeds accordingly. On November 3, 2007 there was a 100 car pileup on Highway 99, south of Fresno, due to fog. some reported the visibility to be as little as two feet. Two people were killed in that accident and dozens others were injured. The lawfirm of Nelson and Rozier is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley in Visalia. Our lawyers are very familiar with local fog conditions and have many years experience representing clients involved in fog-related accidents. Please contact us at http://www.nelsonrozier.com/ if you have been involved in a fog-related accident and would like further information.