Hit-and-Run Collision Kills Man in Wheelchair, in Fresno, on Cedar Avenue

Wrongful Death Lawyer John Rozier has the following accident report; On Monday, July 20, 2015, a hit-and-run collision leads to the death of an elderly man in a wheelchair.  The pickup truck crash took place in East Central Fresno, at about 12 PM.

Jose Rodriguez, 83, was crossing the street in a motorized wheelchair on Cedar Avenue, at Floradora Avenue.  While crossing the street in his scooter, a white pickup, and a grey Acura automobile were reported to have been racing down the roadway.

Rodriguez was struck by the truck.  The pickup and the car sped off, away from the scene of the accident.  The vehicle was last seen driving north on Cedar.

Rodriguez died at the scene of the collision.

The suspect has not been apprehended yet.  He has been described at a man with a goatee and long hair.

Mr. Rozier is located in Visalia, south of Fresno and would like to speak to the family of the accident victim.  Please give him a call at 559-713-0159, or on the web at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Hit-and-Run Car Accident Kills One Pedestrian in Bakersfield, on Palm Avenue

On Sunday, March 15, 2015, a fatal hit-and-run crash killed one pedestrian.  The Kern County car accident occurred in Bakersfield, California.

A 66 year old pedestrian, Lauren Ernest Bristol, was walking on the sidewalk of Palm Avenue, west of Country Breeze Place.  An automobile, driven by Kevin Coontz, 20, veered off the road, up onto the sidewalk, and hit Bristol.

The vehicle then fled the scene of the collision.  Police arrested Kevin Coontz later Sunday night.

Bristol died at the scene.

The cause of the hit-and-run accident is under investigation.

Please give us a call, if you are a relative or are in touch with the family, and would like us to investigate this accident further. We are located in Visalia, north of Bakersfield. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Hit and Run Collisions Near Atwater on Northbound Highway 99, in Merced County

On Monday, February, 16, 2015, a hit and run accident took the lives of two people in Merced County.  The vehicle collision occurred in the northbound lanes of Highway 99, near Sultana Drive, at about 9 AM.

The car accidents happened near Atwater, when a white or silver sedan was traveling north on Hwy 99, in the slow lane.  The auto veered into the the center lane and hit a Nissan Xterra, driven by Maninder Singh, of Laton.

The Xterra SUV overturned crossed the grassy median and came to rest in the southbound lanes.

photo courtesy of abc30

Then the silver/white car continued to drive down the freeway and hit another vehicle.  A Nissan Versa, driven by Sedra Nadine Sigarroa, of Merced.  The impact caused the Versa to drive into the southbound lanes too, but the vehicle did not roll over.

The sedan then fled the scene, and the hit and run driver is still at large.

Maninder Singh, suffered major injuries.  He was taken to Memorial Medical in Modesto.  There were three passengers in his vehicle; Javir Kaur and Nirbhai Singh, were thrown from the Xterra.  Kaur died at the scene of the accident, while Nirbhai received serious injuries.  He was airlifted to Doctors Medical Center, in Modesto.

The front passenger in Singh's Sport Utillity Vehicle; Kewal Singh, 72 years old, was also pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

Sigarroa was not hurt.

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

Merced County Hit and Run Crash on Highway 99 Ends in Two Fatalities

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

A white or silver sedan was traveling in the slow lane on northbound Highway 99, near Westside Boulevard.  The automobile swerved into the center lane and ran into a Nissan Xterra, driven by a Laton man; Maninder Singh, 22 years of age.

The Nissan flipped over onto the grass center divide of the freeway, and into the southbound lanes.  Two passengers in the backseat of the vehicle; Javir Kaur, 45 years old, and Nirbhai Singh, 53 years old, were thrown from the vehicle.

Kaur was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision.  Kewal Singh, 72, was the front passenger in the Xterra.  He also was pronounced dead at the scene.

Nirbhai Singh was flown, by helicopter, to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, having suffered major injuries.  Maninder Singh also sustained serious injuries and was taken to Memorial Medical Center, in Modesto.

All four people in the Xterra were family members from the town of Laton, in Fresno County.

The silver sedan continued driving north after the crash with Singh.  The sedan then hit a second vehicle, a Nissan Versa, driven by Sedra Nadine Sigarroa, of Merced.  That vehicle swerved into the south lanes of the highway, but did not roll over.

Sigarroa was not injured in the crash.

The hit and run driver is still at large, at this time.  Authorities are on the lookout for him or her.

While our condolences go out to the friends and family of the victims, 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.

Fatal Hit and Run Vehicle Accident in Merced County on Highway 99

February 16, 2015- A fatal hit and run vehicle accident kills two people on Highway 99 North, on Monday.  The automobile collision happened near Atwater, in Merced County, at approximately 9 AM.

A white or silver sedan was traveling in the slow lane on northbound Highway 99, near Westside Boulevard.  The car veered into the center lane and ran into a Nissan Xterra, driven by Maninder Singh, 22, of Laton.

The Xterra overturned onto the grass center divide of the freeway, and into the southbound lanes.  Two passengers in the backseat of the vehicle; Javir Kaur, 45, and Nirbhai Singh, 53, were ejected in the crash.

Kaur was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision.  Kewal Singh, 72 years old, was the front passenger in the Nissan.  He also died at the scene.

Nirbhai Singh was medi-flighted to Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, having suffered serious injuries.  Maninder Singh also sustained major injuries and was taken to Memorial Medical Center, in Modesto.

All four people in the Xterra were family members from the town of Laton, in Fresno County.

The silver sedan continued driving north after the crash with Singh.  It then hit a second vehicle, a Nissan Versa, driven by Sedra Nadine Sigarroa, of Merced.  That vehicle swerved into the south lanes of the highway, but did not roll over.

Sigarroa was not hurt.

The hit and run driver is still at large, at this time.  Authorities are on the lookout for him or her.

The police report may take several weeks to prepare—in the meantime we can probably obtain a cover sheet of the accident report for the family of the deceased.  Please give Mr. Rozier a call at 559-713-0159 or www.nelsonrozier.com.

Orosi Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Vehicle Collision, in Tulare County

Tulare County Personal Injury Lawyer John Rozier has the following accident update; On Wednesday, January 21, 2015, a pedestrian was killed in Orosi, by a hit-and-run driver.  The vehicle collision took place on Frances Drive, at approximately 6 PM.

Salud Baragan, who was 80 years old, was outside in the street, getting into the passenger side of her granddaughter's automobile.  The car was parked facing the opposite way, on Frances Drive, near Albert Avenue.

A blue Chevrolet Cavalier that was speeding on the roadway hit Barragan.  She was thrown from the vehicle and was hurt badly.

The Chevy drove away after the collision, and police are still on the lookout for the suspect.

Baragan suffered head trauma and other major injuries, and was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center, in Visalia.  She was pronounced dead later at the hospital.

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 Mr. Rozier, at 559-713-0159, if you would like help filing a claim.

Hit-and-Run Automobile Accident Kills Orosi Pedestrian, on Frances Drive

January 21, 2015- A hit-and-run collision leaves one woman dead, in Tulare County.  The car accident happened in Orosi, on Wednesday, at about 6 PM.

Salud Barragan/Baragan, 80 years old, was getting into the passenger's side of her granddaughter's car, which was parked on Frances Drive, south of Albert Avenue.  She was hit by a blue 1990's Chevy Cavalier.  The Chevrolet then fled the scene.

picture by abc30

Baragan was thrown from the vehicle, and suffered severe head trauma and other serious injuries.  She was rushed to Kaweah Delta Medical Center, in Visalia.  She later died in the hospital from her wounds.

Police are still looking for the driver of the Chevy.

Fresno-Visalia-Bakersfield accident attorney, John Rozier.  Your lawyer for car crashes, wrongful deaths and personal injuries.  Our condolences go out to the family in this collision.  Please let us help you. www.nelsonrozier.com or call me at 559-713-0159.

Fresno Hit and Run Car Accident on Jensen and Chestnut Avenues Ends in Double Fatality

Central California Car Collision Attorney John L. Rozier has the following report; On Saturday, November 22, 2014, DUI crash took place in southeast Fresno, at the Jensen and Chestnut intersection.  The hit and run car accident happened at about 11:20 PM.

Rafael Arce Pedroza, who officers say was driving while intoxicated, was traveling in a Suzuki SUV on Chestnut Avenue.  He was speeding toward the intersection of Chestnut and Jensen avenues, when he hit a Nissan Pathfinder from behind, that was stopped in the right lane, at a red light.

The Nissan was driven by Jacqueline Rivera and also included her husband; Jose Chavez, son; Jose Chavez, daughter; Aaliyah Chavez, 11 years old, and her son's girlfriend; Savanni Ung.

The collision with the Sport Utility Vehicle caused the Pathfinder to overturn multiple times and hit a light pole in the intersection.  The automobile burst into flames, after the gas tank ruptured.

Pedroza was reported to have fled the scene of the accident on foot.  He was later found and arrested in his apartment.

Jose Chavez, his son, and Savanni Ung were all able to get free of the burning vehicle.  While Jacqueline Rivera and her daughter Aaliyah who were unconscious from the collision were not rescued in time.

Pedroza and the three victims in the Pathfinder all suffered minor to moderate injuries.  They were taken by ambulance to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.

The Law Firm of Nelson and Rozier is interested in helping you with this accident.  Please give us a call today for a free consultation.  Our lawyers are experienced in wrongful death and personal injury cases resulting from vehicle accidents.  559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Southeast Fresno Hit and Run Collision Ends in a Double Fatality on Chestnut Avenue

Wrongful Death and Car Collision Attorney John L. Rozier has the following report; On Saturday, November 22, 2014, a hit and run crash happened in southeast Fresno, and killed a mother and daughter.  The DUI collision occurred at about 11:20 PM, at the Jensen and Chestnut intersection.

Rafael Arce Pedroza, who officers say was driving while intoxicated, was traveling in a Suzuki SUV on Chestnut Avenue.  He was speeding toward the intersection of Chestnut and Jensen avenues, when he hit a Nissan Pathfinder from behind, that was stopped at a red light.

The Nissan was driven by Jacqueline Rivera and also included her husband; Jose Chavez, son; Jose Chavez, daughter; Aaliyah Chavez, 11 years old, and her son's girlfriend; Savanni Ung.

The collision with the Suzuki caused the Pathfinder to overturn multiple times and hit a light pole in the intersection.  The car then burst into flames, after the gas tank ruptured.

Pedroza ran away from the accident on foot into an apartment complex nearby.  He was later found hiding under a bed in his apartment and was arrested.

Jose Chavez, his son, and Savanni Ung were all able to get free of the burning vehicle.  While Jacqueline Rivera and her daughter Aaliyah who were unconscious from the collision were not rescued in time.

Pedroza and the three victims in the Pathfinder all suffered minor to moderate injuries.  They were taken to Community Regional Medical Center, for treatment.

Our condolences go out to the family of the victims in this accident.  Mr. Rozier is located just a few miles south of Fresno, in Visalia and would like to speak to the family.  Please give him a call at 559-713-0159  or reach him at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Kern County Fatality on Weedpatch Highway in Lamont, After Hit and Run

Bakersfield, Fresno, Visalia, Collision Attorney John L. Rozier has the following accident report; On Thursday, November 27, 2014, a hit and run crash ends in a fatality.  The car collision occurred in Lamont, at about 6 PM, on State Route 184.

The California Highway Patrol said the accident happened on Weedpatch Highway, north of Sunset Boulevard, in Kern County.  Officers found a victim of the incident dead in the middle of the roadway.

Highway 184 was closed for several hours while the authorities investigated the hit and run collision.

No other information is known at this time.

This accident requires much more investigation. Please let Mr. Rozier help.  He is located on Caldwell Ave, in Visalia.  www.nelsonrozier.com or call him at 559-713-0159.

Hit and Run Car Accident Kills Little Girl in Porterville

An update to the hit and run accident that occurred on Sunday, November 9, 2014, in Tulare County.  The car collision left a 3 year old fatally wounded, in Porterville, at about 6 PM.

Adolfo Balbuena, 18 years old, was driving drunk near Tyler Avenue and Conner Street, in a Chevrolet Monte Carlo.  The Chevy was westbound on Tyler Ave. when Balbuena lost control and swerved off the road.

The vehicle crashed into a fence and then hit an ice cream truck that was parked at the side of the street, where a group of pedestrians were standing.  The Monte Carlo collided with three children, including the 3 year old girl, Angeles Moreno, and pinned them to the truck.

Balbuena then backed up and fled the scene.  It has now been reported that he called his brother to pick him up.  The brother later admitted to dropping Balbuena off at a friend's house, where the police later found him hiding in the backyard and arrested him.

Angeles Moreno was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center, in Visalia, with major injuries.  She was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.

The two other children and one of the ice cream truck vendors were also injured and taken for treatment to the hospital.

Balbuena for the moment remains in jail, but it has been uncovered that he is an illegal immigrant.  So it is up to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services whether he will face charges and go to prison if found guilty.

The police report may take several weeks to prepare—in the meantime we can probably obtain a cover sheet of the accident report for the family of the deceased.  Our condolences go out to the family, and friends of these victims.  Please let us help you during this trying time.  Attorney John Rozier, your lawyer for all wrongful deaths, and car accidents.  We serve all of Kern County, Tulare County, and Fresno County.  With our office located in Visalia, California. www.nelsonrozier.com or contact us by phone at 559-713-0159.

Toddler Girl Killed in Hit and Run Accident in Porterville

On Sunday, November 9, 2014, a 3 year old child was killed in a hit-and-run auto collision, in Tulare County.  The pedestrian accident occurred in Porterville, at approximately 6 PM.

The CHP have reported that Adolfo Balbuena, 18 years old, was driving a 2005 Chevy Monte Carlo sedan, while intoxicated.  He was traveling west on Tyler Avenue, when the car veered off the roadway, and onto the dirt shoulder of Tyler Ave.

The Chevrolet crashed into a fence and then into an ice cream truck that was parked at the side of the road, where a group of pedestrians were gathered.

The car hit the little girl, who has now been identified Angeles Moreno, and two other children and pinned them to the truck.  The Chevy then backed up and drove away from the scene of the crash.

Balbuena was later found hiding in the backyard, and was arrested.  It has been reported that he was an illegal immigrant.

Angeles Moreno was rushed to Kaweah Delta Medical Center, in Visalia.  She was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.

The other two children, and one of the ice cream truck vendors were also injured, all with minor injuries.  They were also taken to the hospital for treatment.

Please give us a call, if you are a relative or are in touch with the family, and would like us to investigate this accident further. We are located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave. Attorney John Rozier,  your lawyer for all wrongful death, car accidents, elder abuse, and personal injury cases. 559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Fatal Hit and Run Collision near Tyler Avenue in Porterville

November 9, 2014- A hit-and-run accident ends in fatality for a 3 year old girl, in Tulare County.  The car collision took place in Porterville, on Sunday, at approximately 6 PM.

The toddler girl and two other children were near an ice cream truck, on Tyler Avenue and South Conner Street.  A white car struck the kids, pinning them against the truck.

The sedan then backed up and drove off.  The driver was found hiding in a nearby backyard by the police.  He is said to be between the ages of 18 and 35 years of age.

The 3 year old died a short time later at Kaweah Delta Medical Center, in Visalia.  The two other kids and an ice cream truck vendor were injured and taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Our condolences go out to the family, and friends of these victims.  Please let us help you during this trying time.  Attorney John Rozier, your lawyer for all wrongful deaths, and car accidents.  We serve all of Kern County, Tulare County, and Fresno County.  With our office located in Visalia, California. www.nelsonrozier.com or contact us by phone at 559-713-0159.

Northwest Fresno Hit-and-Run Collision on Shaw Avenue

October 17, 2014- A hit-and-run vehicle accident leaves two people hurt in Fresno.  The car collision happened Friday, at about 11 AM.

The Fresno police reported that a gold compact car hit a Toyota Corolla and a Chevrolet SUV, on Shaw Avenue, at the Highway 99 overpass.  The automobile then fled the scene of the crash.

The drivers of both the Toyota and the Chevy were injured and taken to the hospital for treatment.

No other information has been reported 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.

Head-on Vehicle Crash in Merced on El Capitan Way

July 31, 2014- A head-on vehicle collision ends in a fatality, in Merced.  The deadly accident  occurred on Thursday, at about 1 AM.

A woman was driving west in a 2003 Ford Focus, on El Capitan Way, when her car veered into the oncoming lane.  The Focus hit a 2004 Ford F-250 pickup truck head-on.  The impact of the collision caused the car to burst into flames.

After the collision, the driver of the pickup truck fled on foot.  The victim was seriously injured and died minutes later at the scene of the accident.

Our condolences go out to the family, and friends of the victim.  Please let us help you during this trying time.  Attorney John Rozier, your lawyer for all wrongful deaths, elder abuse, and car accidents.  We serve all of Merced County, Kern County, Tulare County, and Fresno County.  With our office located in Visalia, California. www.nelsonrozier.com or contact us by phone at 559-713-0159.

Big Rig Hit-and-Run Collision on Manning Avenue near Fowler

July 31, 2014- A multi-vehicle collision kills two people in Fresno County.  The big rig hit-and-run accident, occurred south of Fowler, on Thursday,  at about 12:20 PM.

A Kenworth semi truck, driven by Alonso Hernandez of Los Angeles, slammed into a red, 2003 Kia Sephia sedan from behind, at the intersection of Manning Avenue and Fowler Avenue.  The tractor-trailer pushed the car through the intersection, and into a telephone pole.

The big rig then hit another semi truck, driven by Julio Valenzuela, of Reedley, a short distance away, at Manning and Golden State Boulevard.  Hernandez then proceeded to leave the scene of the accident, and continued on to a gas station on Highway 99, and Manning Avenue.

Once at the gas station, Hernandez left his vehicle and fled on foot.  The California Highway Patrol arrested him a short while later.

picture by abc30

Two people in the Kia; Leticia Trejo, and Ricardo Santos, of Selma, were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.  Two others in the car; Renalda Santos, Efren Santos, and Valenzuela from the second big rig, were also injured and taken to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.

Alonso Hernandez faces charges of driving under the influence, felony hit and run, and vehicular manslaughter.

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 accidents.  My office is located in Visalia, California, in Tulare County.  Let me help you. 559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com

Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Santa Fe Drive in Merced

July 23, 2014- A pedestrian accident leaves one woman dead, in Merced.  The hit and run collision took place on Wednesday, before 1 AM.

Merced County sheriff's deputies arrived at the scene of the deadly crash to find, 47 year old, Gloria Wescott, of Atwater.  She was lying in the median of the eastbound lanes of Santa Fe Drive, near Business Park Way.

picture by abc30

Officers reported that the evidence showed that Wescott was hit by a vehicle while trying to cross the street.  The vehicle fled the scene of the accident.  Investigators are looking for a teal or green sedan, or pickup truck.

Our condolences go out to the family, and friends of the victim.  Please let us help you during this trying time.  Attorney John Rozier, your lawyer for all wrongful deaths, and car accidents.  We serve all of Kern County, Tulare County, Merced County and Fresno County.  With our office located in Visalia, California. www.nelsonrozier.com or contact us by phone at 559-713-0159.

Hit and Run Accident in Bakersfield on Akers Road

July 17, 2014- A hit-and-run accident leaves a motorcyclist hurt, in Kern County.  The car collison took place in Bakersfield, Thursday at about 6:30 PM.

The vehicle crash happened on Akers Road, when a driver of an SUV struck a motorcycle.  The Sport Utility Vehicle then fled the scene of the collision
.

The SUV was later found abandoned, but the driver has not yet been found.

The biker sustained serious injuries and was taken to the local hospital.

If you need a lawyer please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury specialist handling all types of crashes. I am located in Visalia on Caldwell Avenue.  559-713-0159, or contact us online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Car Accident in Fresno

July 6, 2014- A Fresno man was hit and killed by a car in Fresno, on Sunday.  The vehicle collision happened during the evening, west of Highway 99.

The accident took place at Polk and Dakota avenues, when Gerardo Delarosa, 23 years old, was struck by a vehicle.  The vehicle drove off after hitting the pedestrian, west of Central High School on Dakota Avenue.

Delarosa died at the scene of the collision.

No information on whether the hit and run driver has been apprehended.

Please give me a call if you need legal representation or a consultation. Attorney John Rozier, you lawyer for all types of crashes, elder abuse, and personal injuries.  www.nelsonrozier.com or call us at 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave.

Hit and Run Car Collision Leaves Livingston Man Fatally Wounded

June 7, 2014- A hit-and-run accident leaves one man dead, in Merced County.  The vehicle collision took place in Livingston, on Saturday, at about 11 PM.

A pedestrian, Choudhry Mohammad, 63 years old, was walking down Briarwood Drive at F Street.  As he was walking he was struck by a gray SUV, and dragged down the road for about 100 feet or more.

photo courtesy of abc30

Minutes after hitting Mohammad, the Sport Utility Vehicle swerved off the road and over an embankment, at Emerald Drive and Peach Avenue.  The driver then fled the scene of the crash.

Choudhry Mohammad was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

Officers are still looking for the driver of the SUV.

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