Three-Car Collision Ends in Hit and Run, in Visalia, on Divisadero Street

Tulare County Personal Injury Lawyer John Rozier has the following accident update; On Friday, May 8, 2015, three cars were involved in a vehicle collision in Visalia.  The multi-vehicle crash happened at about 4:05 PM, on Divisadero Street and Connelly Avenue.

Oliver Jackson, 24 years old, was driving a Mitsubishi automobile east on Connelly Avenue.  Jackson ran a stop sign at the intersection of Divisadero and was hit by a silver Mustang that was southbound on the roadway.

After the initial impact of the two vehicles, the Mustang then crashed into a parked Toyota Tacoma.  It rolled over and finally came to a stop on its roof.

The driver of the Mitsubishi ran away from the scene on foot, and was found nearby at his home.  He was arrested for hit-and-run.

The Mustang's occupants; a family of three, that included a 2/3 year old child, were injured.  The two passengers were taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center for treatment.

Jackson was unharmed.

Please call us this afternoon to preserve evidence of this accident.  Mr. Rozier is here to meet all your legal needs that may arise from this collision.  Call at 559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Hit and Run Car Collision Kills Two on Highway 99 near Atwater

On Monday, February 16, 2015, a hit and run car accident ends in two fatalities, in Merced County.  The vehicle collision occurred on Highway 99, near Atwater, at about 9 AM.

A white or silver sedan was reported to have been northbound in the slow lane on Highway 99.  South of Westside Boulevard, the automobile swerved into the center lane of the freeway, and hit a Nissan Xterra.

The Xterra then rolled over into the grass median and onto the southbound side of the highway.

The driver of the sedan did not stop after hitting the Nissan, but continued on and hit another vehicle.  This time it ran into a Nissan Versa which veered into the southbound lanes, from the impact, but did not overturn.

The hit and run driver then continued on driving north on Hwy 99.  Officers are still trying to locate him or her.

The rear passengers in the Xterra, a 45 year old woman and a 53 year old man, were thrown from the car.  The woman was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.  While the man suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to Doctors Medical Center, in Modesto.

The front seat passenger of the Xterra, a 70 year old man, also died at the scene of the collision.  The 22 year old man, who was driving also sustained major injuries.

No one in the Nissan Versa was reported to have been hurt.

All four victims were family members from the community of Laton, in Fresno County.

If you would like this accident investigated further, please give me a call.  Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury and wrongful death lawyer.  I specialize in all types of vehicle collisions.  My office is located in Visalia, California, south of Fresno County.  Let me help you. 559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

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.

Pedestrian Killed on Highway 99 in Fresno Hit and Run Accident

April 23, 2014- A hit and run crash leaves a pedestrian fatally hurt, in an accident that happened on Highway 99.  The collision occurred in Fresno, on Wednesday, at about 4:50 AM.

A 1997 Chevrolet pickup truck was driving on southbound Highway 99, south of Herndon Avenue, when it hit a 23 year old woman, who was walking along the side of the freeway for some unknown reason.

Witnesses said the Chevy truck was carrying three people, including the driver.  The pickup struck the victim, and then fled the scene of the accident.  The California Highway Patrol later caught the suspects in a 7-11 minimart, after a witness reported a truck with extensive damage pull into the store.

The young woman died at the scene of the crash.

The driver could now face charges for felony hit and run, and several others.

While our condolences go out to the friends and family of the victim, we recognize that no monetary sum can ease the pain and loss felt after a tragedy such as this. However, just monetary compensation can help ease the burden of medical bills, final expenses, and help support any dependents left behind by the deceased. Please contact us at www.nelsonrozier.com or call Attorney John Rozier, at 559-713-0159, if you would like help filing a claim.  My office is located south of Fresno County, in Visalia.

Motorcycle Accident Leaves Rider Seriously Injured in Bakersfield

April 14, 2014- A motorcyclist involved in a hit-and-run vehicle accident, sustained major injuries, in Kern County on Monday.  The crash happened in Bakersfield, in the afternoon.

The driver of a van ran a stop sign at Miller Street and the intersection of East Truxtun Avenue.  The van collided with a motorcycle driven by a 90 year old man.  The impact of the collision, sent the motorcyclist to the hospital with serious injuries, including his left leg severed.

The van fled the scene of the accident, after hitting the rider of the bike.  Officers are still trying to find the driver of the van.

If you need legal help for this accident, please call Attorney John Rozier, of Visalia, 559-713-0159.  Our offices are located right in town, on Caldwell Avenue.  www.nelsonrozier.com

Hit and Run Car Crash in Fresno on Highway 41

March 16, 2014- A hit and run car accident happened on Sunday, in Fresno, on Highway 41.  The crash occurred between the Shields Avenue and McKinley Avenue exits.

A woman was attempting to get off on the Shields Ave. exit, when she hit a silver Toyota car.  The Toyota spun around and smashed into the freeway rail.

There were four people and one baby in the Toyota vehicle.  They received only minor injuries in the collision.  The car, on the other-hand, was totaled in the front and back.

The woman who hit the Toyota fled the scene in her vehicle, and was found on H Street in downtown Fresno, near the Greyhound bus station.

I am a personal injury lawyer, serving the central valley. Please give me a call, Attorney John Rozier.  559-713-0159 or www.nelsonrozier.com.  My office is located in Visalia, on Caldwell Avenue.

Car Crash on Highway 180 in Fresno; Vehicle Catches Fire

March 14, 2014- On Friday a vehicle was struck by a hit and run driver in Fresno, California, and caught on fire.  The accident happened at about 2:50 PM.

A Mitsubishi Lancer was driving on the Highway 180 connector ramp to Highway 41, when it was hit in the back by another car that just drove off after striking it.

The Lancer flipped onto its side and caught on fire.  The three people in the Mitsubishi were able to get out of the car, before anyone was hurt.  But a pregnant woman, in her 20's was taken to the hospital for observation.

                                                  picture courtesy of Fresno Bee

Officers have yet to catch the driver that drove off after hitting the Lancer.  There appear to be no witnesses to the collision.

Please give me a call if you need legal representation or a consultation. Attorney John Rozier,  www.nelsonrozier.com or call me at 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave.

Hit and Run Fatal Accident in Bakersfield on Monterey Street

March 10, 2014- A hit and run car accident happened Monday night, which ended in a fatality for one pedestrian.  The crash occurred at about 11:49 PM, in Bakersfield, California.

Officers have arrested 20 year old Mario Martinez for the hit and run collision that happened on the 1100 block of Monterey Street, just west of Robinson Street.

The pedestrian, Moon Rainbow Cortez, was crossing Monterey St. when Martinez struck him and did not stop.  Cortez died at the scene of the accident.

The Bakersfield Police were led to Martinez on a tip about a car with recent damage that was parked at a nearby apartment complex.  He has been booked on accusations of felony hit and run, vehicular manslaughter, and being an unlicensed driver.

Please give me a call if you need legal representation or a consultation. Attorney John Rozier  www.nelsonrozier.com or call us at 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave, just north of Bakersfield.

Man Hit by Two Vehicles, South of Bakersfield on Interstate 5

March 4 2014- A man reportedly running from the police, was hit by two different vehicles on Interstate 5, near Lebec, south of Bakersfield, on Tuesday.

CHP stopped to help a broken down pickup truck on northbound I-5, where the driver, 20 year old Ricardo Huerta of Paramount, and a passenger of the pickup pushed it to the center divider.

While the Highway Patrol officer was talking to Huerta, he took off running.  The driver jumped the divider wall onto southbound I-5, where he was then hit by a sedan car and also a truck.

Officers reported that both vehicles did not stop, after the collision.

Huerta was taken to Kern Medical Center, in Bakersfield, to be treated for serious injuries resulting from the accident.

I am a personal injury lawyer, serving the central valley. Please give me a call, Attorney John Rozier  559-713-0159 or www.nelsonrozier.com. My office is located in Visalia, California, on Caldwell Avenue.

Car Accident: Truck Hits House and Phone Pole on in Bakersfield

February 23, 2014- In Bakersfield on Sunday, a hit and run vehicle accident caused damage to a telephone pole and a nearby house.

A red truck was driving on Niles Road when it crashed into the pole, drove through a dirt lot, and finally running into a home that was near the street.

The suspect ran away, on foot, after the crash, and was found in a nearby neighborhood.  The California Highway Patrol now have the suspect in custody.

Please give me a call if you need legal representation or a consultation. Attorney John Rozier  www.nelsonrozier.com, or call us at 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave.

Wheelchair Bound Woman Hit on Blackstone Ave in Fresno

February 21, 2012- A wheelchair bound woman was hit in central Fresno, on Tuesday night. The accident happened at about 7:45 PM.

A 46-year-old homeless woman was taken to the hospital after she was hit by two vehicles while crossing the street in a wheelchair on Blackstone Avenue, near Shields Avenue.

The driver of the first vehicle stopped after the collision and was cooperative with the police. The driver of the second vehicle drove away; officers are searching for that driver.

The only description witnesses were able to provide about the second car was that it was a white four-door vehicle.

The woman sustained non-life threatening injuries and was taken to Community Regional Medical Center.

It is reported that the woman was not crossing the road in a marked crosswalk.

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

Fresno Man Dies in a Hit-and-Run Crash on Andrews Avenue

January 28, 2012- A hit-and-run accident results in the death of a man, in central Fresno. The crash happened on Saturday, at 11:50 PM.

Shawn Schulte, was walking south across Andrews Avenue, near Shelly Avenue, east of Armstrong Avenue.

A vehicle headed westbound on Andrews Ave. struck Schulte and drove off.

Schulte was rushed to Community Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Later the Fresno police caught and arrested Austin Jantz. He faces charges of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, DUI, and felony hit-and-run.

If you need legal counseling or representation for this accident, please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier, of Visalia, just miles from the scene of the collision, 559-713-0159.

Update: Wheelchair Bound Man Killed While Crossing Blackstone Ave

December 17, 2011- An arrest has been made in connection to the hit-and-run accident that happened on Saturday, in Fresno, that killed a wheelchair bound man.

The victim, Darin Gardner, was hit by two cars, as he was crossing Blackstone Avenue.

The police were able to identify the drivers of both vehicles from witnesses reports.

Jonathan Jason Howard was arrested, and booked on suspicion for felony hit-an-run. It is believed that he was the driver of the first vehicle that hit Gardner.

The police are still investigating the crash, and the driver of the second vehicle might be charged as well.

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Update: Wheelchair Bound Man Killed While Crossing Blackstone Ave

December 17, 2011- An update to the hit-and-run crash, in Fresno, that left a man in a wheelchair dead, Saturday night.

David Gardner was the name of the man, that was hit by two different vehicles, on Blackstone Avenue, between Sierra and Herndon avenues.

It is reported that Gardner was not using a crosswalk. Officers are still trying to find both vehicles, as they sped off after hitting Gardner.

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

Wheelchair Bound Man Killed While Trying to Cross Blackstone Avenue

December 17, 2011- A hit-and-run accident leaves a man in a wheelchair dead, in Fresno, Saturday, at about 7:45 PM.

The wheelchair bound man was crossing Blackstone Avenue, between Sierra and Herndon. He was not in a crosswalk while crossing, and it is reported that the lights in that part of the street were not clearly lit.

The man was struck by one vehicle, that has been described as a dark colored compact car. The man was thrown from his wheelchair after the first car hit him, and was struck by another vehicle, that could be a tan-colored Chevy Tahoe SUV.

Both drivers did not stop after hitting the man. They now face charges of felony hit-and-run, even though the man in the wheelchair was at fault.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

Please give me a call if you need legal representation or a consultation. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave.

Fatal Hit and Run in Bakersfield on Panama Lane

December 12, 2011- A hit-and-run accident leads to the death of one man, in Bakersfield at about 8 PM Monday.

Gregory Paul King was walking across Panama Lane outside a marked crosswalk, when he was hit by, what appeared to be, a dark colored GMC or Chevy truck headed east on Panama. The collision happened between South Union Avenue and Cottonwood Road.

Authorities released a surveillance photo of the suspects vehicle. The truck possibly has a tool box inthe bed, and should be damaged in the front headlights.

After the crash the vehicle fled the scene.

47 year-old King died at the scene of the crash.

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Three Vehicle Crash Ends in One Driver Fleeing the Scene in Fresno

December 13, 2011- A hit-and-run car crash happened in Fresno, Tuesday morning.

The accident occurred between three vehicles, at B Street and California Avenue. A female driver of one of the cars sped away from the scene of the collision, after it happened.

No one was injured in the incident.

Fresno police are investigating the collision.

Attorney John Rozier is your personal injury lawyer. Please give me a call 559-713-0159. I am located in Visalia on Caldwell Ave, south of Fresno.

Man Arrested for Purposely Driving Into His Girlfriend in Bakersfield

December 8, 2011- A woman was hit by her boyfriend, and dragged several feet with his truck in east Bakersfield, Thursday night.

The couple has been arguing on Flower Street. The man drove up onto the curb at Flower and Virginia Avenue, and drove into his girlfriend.

The man then took off in his truck, but then returned later to the scene of the accident and was arrested.

The woman was hurt, but her injuries do not appear to be life threatening.

If you need a lawyer please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury specialist handling all types of crashes. I am located in Visalia, north of Bakersfield 559-713-0159.

Pedestrian Hit near Highway 99 in Bakersfield

December 8, 2011- A hit-and-run crash injures a pedestrian in Bakersfield, on Thursday, at about 8 PM.

The accident happened at White Lane, near Highway 99. 36 year-old Melanie Parker was crossing White Lane, when a white Toyota truck struck her and then fled the scene.

Parker suffered major injuries, but it is reported that she is recovering.

Police are trying to apprehend the suspect.

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Car Crashes into House in Fresno

November 30, 2011- A man driving in southwest Fresno crashed his car into a home, Wednesday morning, at about 11 AM.

The accident happened at Clara Avenue and Drummond Avenue.

The man was spinning the tires on his car in the middle of the street, when he lost control of the vehicle. The car plowed through the fence and into the house.

The resident of the house said he woke up to find the car in the next room.  The car hit a female dog, and one of her puppies. Both animals died in the crash.

The driver and another occupant in the vehicle ran away from the scene of the collision. No word on whether they were caught.

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