Big Rig Accident on Highway 190 in Porterville

October 21, 2014- A semi truck crash on Highway 190 injures two, in Tulare County.  The car accident happened near Porterville, on Tuesday, at about 6:45 PM.

A tractor-trailer, driven by Sidhu Singh, of Elk Grove, was eastbound on Highway 190.  The big rig attempted to turn left onto Road 284.  A 2005 Lexus, driven by Marcos Carranza, that was traveling west on the highway collided with the semi truck as it turned across the roadway.

Jose Ortiz, and Raul Mendoza, both passengers in the Lexus, were injured in the collision.  Ortiz was taken to Sierra View Medical Center.  Mendoza was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical, in Visalia.  Carranza was also hurt, but did not require hospital treatment.

Singh was reported to be uninjured.

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 at 559-713-0159, or contact online at www.nelsonrozier.com.  My office is located in Tulare County, in Visalia, California.

Bus Collision on Highway 190 and Plano Street in Porterville

September 30, 2014- A traffic collision between a bus and automobile in Tulare County, leaves cars backed up at a busy highway intersection.  The vehicle accident took place in Porterville, on Tuesday, at about 2:36 PM.

A Porterville City Bus was traveling south on Plano Street.  As it entered the intersection of Highway 190 and Plano St., a Cal Fire engine drove by with its lights and sirens on.  The driver of the bus pulled to the side, while still in the intersection to let the fire truck pass.

At that time the signal light at the intersection changed to red, and the light turned green for traffic traveling on Highway 190.  A car driving east on Hwy 190 drove into the intersection and hit the bus.

The driver of the four-door sedan sustained moderate injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment.  A passenger in the bus, also received injuries and was taken to the hospital as well.

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

Tulare County Vehicle Collision on Highway 190 in Poplar

Visalia Senior Abuse Lawyer John L. Rozier has the following collision update; On Wednesday, July 16, 2014, one person was hurt in an automobile accident, in Tulare County.  The vehicle collision took place in Poplar, west of Porterville, at about 7:16 AM.

The crash occurred on the 19200 block of Highway 190, between a vehicle and a farm trailer.  The Tulare County Fire Department reported that the car was heavily damaged, when they arrived, and the trailer was blocking both lanes of the highway.

A person involved in the accident sustained minor injuries.

No other information is known at this time.

This accident requires much more investigation. Please let me help. Attorney John Rozier of Visalia.  Your lawyer for car accidents, elder maltreatment, and personal injuries.  I am located on Caldwell Ave, in Tulare County.  www.nelsonrozier.com or call me at 559-713-0159.

Motorcycle Crash Injures Rider on Highway 190 near Porterville

May 8, 2014- A motorcycle accident leaves biker seriously injured, in Tulare County, on Thursday.  The crash occurred near Porterville on Highway 190, at about 9:30 AM.

Kevin Brewer, 22 years old, of Visalia, was riding his 2014 Honda XR650L motorcycle west on Highway 190.  Brewer lost control of the bike, east of Redwood Drive in the Sequoia National Forest.  The Honda flipped over and Brewer hit the pavement.

The motorcyclist sustained major injuries, which included a fractured right ankle, and a massive cut to his right arm.  He was taken by ambulance to Sierra View District Hospital, in Porterville.

Please call us to begin a claim arising from this accident.  We are located just 30 miles away in Visalia.  We need to investigate available insurances, assets, and possible roadway defects.  Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury lawyer.  559-713-0159.  www.nelsonrozier.com

Man from Plainview Killed in Crash on Highway 65

December 2, 2011- A man was killed in a crash on Highway 65, southeast of Visalia, at about 12:30 AM, Friday.

The 27 year-old Plainview man was driving a 2005 Jeep Cherokee east on Highway 190, when he turned right onto southbound Highway 65. The Jeep swerved off the road, and went down an embankment.

The driver who has not been named, died at the scene of the accident.

I am a personal injury lawyer, serving the central valley. Please give me a call, Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Early Morning Crash Ends Fatally on Highway 190 near Porterville

October 16, 2011- A crash early Sunday morning between a bus and car ends in fatality on Highway 190 near Porterville, 30 minutes from Visalia.

The crash occurred at about 2:15 AM. The bus was stopped at a red light on eastbound Hwy 190 and Jaye Street. A 1998 Dodge Neon, driven by Francisco Luna of Strathmore, rear-ended the bus. The Neon was traveling at a high rate of speed and caught fire after it collided.

A passenger in the Dodge, Tashia Laird of Porterville, was pulled from the burning car, but died at the scene of the accident.

Luna and another passenger, Omar Ibarra of Lindsay, received major injuries. They were medi-flighted to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno. They are both expected to survive.

Five passengers on the bus complained of pain, and were taken to Sierra View District Hospital to be treated.

Officers believe that alcohol may have been a factor in the crash.

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

Highway 190 Tipton Crash, New Details Emerge

August 2, 2011-  The accident that occurred Tuesday, on Highway 190 and Road 152 near Tipton that was caused by the driver of the truck, Juan Gabriel Reyes, was confirmed by the DMV that he was driving on an expired license.

Reyes, ran a stop sign and crashed into the probation van that killed him and two teenagers; Ingrid Coronel, 17, and Deshawn Moore, 15, both from Porterville.

It appears that, CHP officers were told by witnesses that Reyes was driving 90 to 100 mph when he passed them moments before he ran a stop sign at Highway 190 and was struck by the county van carrying eight teens and their driver. The  van was traveling east on Highway 190 at 55 to 60 mph, the CHP said. The Tuesday crash occurred four miles east of Tipton at 11:05 a.m.

The other van passengers, Abel Auntunez, 15, of Lindsay, and Robbie Hernandez, 16, of Porterville, were  medi-flighted to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno. Abel was in good condition and Robbie was in serious condition Wednesday.

Five others were taken to Kaweah Delta Hospital in Visalia. The CHP on Wednesday identified them as Edgar Saucedo, 17, Reynaldo Millan, 15, and Pablo Rodriguez, 15, all of Porterville, and Sonny Gutierrez, 17, of Lindsay. Pablo's injuries were listed as major by the CHP. The others had moderate injuries.  Darrel Fitzgerald Drone, 45, of Lemoore, the driver of the county van, was in good condition Wednesday at Kaweah Delta.

According to the report, The CHP's initial investigation said Drone and Ingrid appeared to be the only ones wearing seat belts. They were in the front seats.

Final results are not yet in--please call us if you want our independent engineer to take a fresh look at the accident.  We are here to help and answer any questions.  John Rozier, 559-713-0159.

Highway 190 accident victims identified

August 2, 2011--The victims from Monday's fatal accident on Highway 190 in Tipton have been identified.  Driving the truck was 37 year old Juan Reyes.  Juvenile victims include Ingrid Coronell and Deshawn Moore.

This accident requires much more investigation.  Please let us help.  Nelson and Rozier in Visalia  559-713-1059.

Highway 190 accident in Tipton takes 3 lives

August 2, 2011--3 killed in Tulare County yesterday including 2 juveniles being transported in a Probation Department van.  This accident occurred at the intersection of Highway 190 and Road 152 east of Tipton.

Issues to be investigated include whether excess speed on the part of the van contributed to the accident, whether the pick-up truck was on the job, and whether the intersection itself was unsafe.

Before the vehicles are destroyed or repaired it will be important to download the air bag module data about speeds prior to impact and to measure the evidence at the scene.  Please call us to get started.  We are a personal injury lawfirm located right here in Visalia just 30 miles from the scene of this accident.  Attorney John Rozier 559-713-1059.  Our expert engineer can be out there today.  www.nelsonrozier.com

Jaywalker killed in Porterville

April 23, 2010--This morning a 29 year old man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Porterville.  Jose Tamez died while crossing Highway 190 at Jaye Street.  The vehicle driver was Antonio Avila, age 49 of Porteville.

Please call us to investigate this case further.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-0159.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

March 15 wrongful death accident on Road 152 and HIghway 190 in Tulare County

On March 15 a Modesto man was killed in a wrongful death accident at Road 152 and Highway 190 in Tulare County. Reportedly the man was traveling northbound on Road 152 when he failed to stop at a stop sign and hit a pickup truck. The pickup was traveling on Highway 190 and was driven by Lawrence Billiou. The man was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Fatal accident near Porterville between Tipton and Poplar

March 15, 2010--Fatal accident in Porterville leaves one dead.  The CHP reports a wrongful death accident earlier today near Porterville in Tulare County.  A Chevy pick-up collided with a Pontiac Grand Am at the intersection of Avenue 152 and Highway 190 between Tipton and Poplar. 

This crash took place just 30 miles from our law firm in Visalia.  We use an accident investigator to measure skid marks and download air bag black box data to determine the speed of each vehicle, to rule out highway defects and to analyze liability issues.  It is best if he gets to the scene of the accident before the skid marks disappear and before the cars are repaired or destroyed.  He can go out tomorrow if the family of the deceased will call us right away.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-0159.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/