Big Rig Collision on Highway 43 Kills Corcoran Man, in Kings County

On Friday, December 12, 2014, a big rig accident leads to fatality, in Kings County.  The semi truck crash happened on Highway 43, and killed a 60 year old Corcoran man.

A 2007 Chevrolet pickup truck, driven by the victim, was headed south on Highway 43.  He crossed over the center line of the highway, to attempt to pass a vehicle in front of him.

The Chevy hit a semi truck driven by Jorge Sousa-Lima of Tulare, that was traveling north on the roadway.  The two vehicles crashed head-on, in the northbound lane.

The Corcoran man was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision.  Sousa-Lima was not injured.

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 www.nelsonrozier.com.

Semi Truck and Pickup Crash Head-on in Kings County, on Highway 43

December 12, 2014- A fatal semi truck collision took place in Kings County, on Friday.  The big rig accident occurred on Highway 43, south of Fargo Avenue.

A 60 year old driver, of a 2007 Chevy pickup truck was traveling southbound on Highway 43.  The Corcoran man attempted to pass a vehicle that was in front of him.  He crossed over the center line and crashed head-on into a tractor-trailer that was headed north.

The driver of the Chevrolet pickup was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.  Jorge Sousa-Lima of Tulare, who was driving the semi truck, was not hurt in the incident.

The California Highway Patrol reported that Highway 43 will be closed from Fargo Avenue to 8 1/2 Avenue for two hours, for investigation and clean up of the wreckage.

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, in Tulare County.  Let me help you. 559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.