Fatal Fog-Related Multi-Vehicle Accident in Fresno County, on Highway 41

January 28, 2015- A Foster Farms poultry truck was involved in a multiple vehicle accident on Highway 41.  The Fresno County big rig collision happened on Wednesday, at approximately 3 AM.

A semi truck carrying chickens was on the shoulder of the northbound freeway on Highway 41, near Central Avenue.  The tractor-trailer was parked and the driver, who was from Livingston, was out of the cab at the side of the road.

A tanker truck, driven by Brandon Russell, of Visalia, was headed north on the highway, driving through dense fog, when the vehicle hit the parked semi.  The impact sent the Foster Farms rig across the freeway, and the driver of the truck was pinned under the front driver-side tire for about 40 minutes.

The poultry truck driver was seriously injured and rushed to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.  He later died from his wounds, in the hospital.

Following the initial collision, two other cars crashed into the wreckage.  First, a pickup truck, driven by Mario Moreno, of Riverdale.  Then another poultry truck from Foster Farms, driven by Hoscar Rodriguez, of Fresno.

Brandon Russell, the tanker truck driver, suffered major injuries, and Moreno, minor injuries.  They were also taken to the Fresno hospital for treatment.

The California Highway Patrol reported that the accident was fog-related.

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

Fatality from Fog-Related Semi Truck Collision on Highway 41, in Fresno County

On Wednesday, January 28, 2015, a fog-related vehicle collision involving three semi trucks, and one pickup truck took place in Fresno County.  The fatal big rig accident happened on Highway 41, at about 3 AM.

A Foster Farms poultry truck was on the north Highway 41 freeway, pulled over on the side of the road, near Central Avenue.  The driver, from Livingston, of the tractor trailer, that was carrying chickens, was out of his cab on the shoulder of the highway, for an unknown reason.

Brandon Russell, of Visalia, was driving a tanker truck northbound on the freeway, when the vehicle crashed into the Foster Farms rig.  The crash caused the poultry truck to jackknife across the highway.  The driver of the poultry truck got pinned underneath a front tire of his vehicle for about 40 minutes.

The initial accident was then the scene for two other crashes.  A pickup truck, driven by Mario Moreno, of Riverdale, smashed into the original wreck.  Then another Foster Farms semi, driven by Hoscar Rodriguez, of Fresno, hit shortly afterward.

The Livingston man suffered serious injuries and was taken to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.  He died while in the hospital.

Russell also sustained major injuries, and Moreno minor injuries.  They were taken to Community Regional for treatment, as well.

The CHP  reported that the foggy weather played a major factor in the collisions.

The scene of the accident should be independently inspected as soon as possible, please let us help you.  Call Attorney Rozier at 559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Two Big Rigs Crash, Leading To Pileup on Highway 41, in Fresno County

Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield Collision Attorney John L. Rozier has the following accident report; On Wednesday, January 28, 2015, a chain-reaction vehicle accident happened on Highway 41.  The initial semi truck collision took place in Fresno County, at about 3 AM, and killed one driver.

A big rig carrying chickens from Foster Farms, had pulled onto the shoulder of the freeway, on northbound Highway 41.  The driver of the semi truck, from Livingston, had exited his cab, onto the side of the road, which was parked near Central Avenue.

A tanker truck, driven by Brandon Russell, 33 years old, from Visalia, smashed into the tractor-trailer, causing it to jackknife.  The Livingston man was pinned under the front tire of his poultry truck for approximately 40 minutes, before rescue crews could free him.

After the original collision, a pickup truck, driven by Mario Moreno, of Riverdale, hit the semi trucks.  Followed by another Foster Farms big rig, driven by Hoscar Rodriguez, of Fresno.

The Foster Farms driver sustained major injures and was rushed to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.  He was pronounced dead a short time later at the hospital.

The tanker truck driver, Brandon Russell, suffered serious injuries, and Moreno sustained minor injuries.  They were also taken to Community Regional Medical for treatment.

At the time of the reported accident, there was low visibility from fog.   The California Highway Patrol said that was a factor in the incident.

Our lawyers 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 Mr. Rozier at 559-713-0159.

Fresno County Chain-Reaction Semi Truck Crash, on Highway 41, Ends in Fatality

January 28, 2015- A two semi truck collision caused chain reaction of accidents, in Fresno County, on Wednesday.  The big rig crash killed one driver and left others injured on Highway 41, at about 3 AM.

A Foster Farms poultry truck, carrying chickens, had pulled off to the side of Highway 41, on the northbound freeway, north of Central Avenue.  The driver of the big rig, from Livingston, was out of the cab, when a tanker truck, driven by Brandon Russell, 33, of Visalia. crashed into it.

The driver of the poultry truck was pinned under one of the front tires of his vehicle, for about 40 minutes.  The impact caused the Foster Farms truck to jackknife.

A short time later a pickup truck, driven by Mario Moreno, of Riverdale, and then another Foster Farms truck, driven by Hoscar Rodriguez, of Fresno, both crashed into the first two tractor-trailers.

The driver of the first poultry truck suffered serious injuries.  He was taken to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.  He later died at the hospital.

Russell sustained major injuries, but they are reported to not be life-threatening.  Moreno received minor injuries.  Both men were also taken to Community Regional for treatment.

The CHP reported that the foggy weather conditions were partly to blame for the collision.

The accident is under investigation.

Issues still remaining to be investigated include determining the speed of the big rig, whether road conditions may have contributed to this accident, and whether the facts of this accident as reported are accurate.  If you would like these issues investigated further then please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury, and wrongful death lawyer, at 559-713-0159  or reach us at www.nelsonrozier.com.