Big Rig Collision on the I-5 Freeway in Kings County, near Kettleman City

San Joaquin Valley Automobile Accident Lawyer John Rozier has the subsequent report; On Friday, January 16, 2015, a big rig accident ends in fatality, near Kettleman City.  The SUV and semi collision happened on the Interstate 5 freeway, in Kings County, at about 2:40 PM.

A 73 year old driver, of Tacoma Wash., was traveling north in his tractor-trailer, on I-5, north of the California Aqueduct.  The big rig swerved across the highway, over the center divide, and collided head-on with a 2000 Ford Explorer SUV, driven by Joel Ramirez, 54, of Corcoran, in the southbound lanes.

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The Sport Utility Vehicle and semi then burst into flames.

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

Ramirez sustained major injuries and was flown by helicopter to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.

The accident is now under investigation.

The scene of the accident should be independently inspected as soon as possible.  Please give Mr. Rozier a call, at 559-713-0159.  www.nelsonrozier.com.

Kings County Fatal Semi Truck Accident on Interstate 5, at Kettleman City

On Friday, January 16, 2015, a semi truck crash killed one, on Interstate 5, in Kings County, at about 2:40 PM.  The head-on collision occurred on the freeway, where it intersects with Highway 41, near Kettleman City, north of the California Aqueduct.

The CHP have reported that a 73 year old driver from Tacoma Washington, was driving a Freightliner in the northbound lanes of I-5.  The big rig veered to the left across the center divide and crashed head-on into a 2000 Ford Explorer.

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The accident then caused a large fire to both vehicles.

The tractor-trailer driver died at the scene of the collision.  The SUV driver, Joel Ramirez, 54 years old, of Corcoran, suffered serious injuries.  He was airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.

Issues still remaining to be investigated; determining whether road conditions may have contributed to this accident, and any malfunctions of the semi truck.  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 me online at www.nelsonrozier.com.