Patrol Vehicle Crash in Kern County Ends Fatally for One Woman

Visalia Elderly Maltreatment Attorney John Rozier has the following report; On Sunday, September 28, 2014,  an early morning crash between a patrol car and another vehicle leaves one dead.  The car accident occurred in Oildale, near Bakersfield, at about 1:45 AM.

A Kern County Sheriff's  patrol vehicle, driven by Deputy Nicholas Clerico, was driving south on North Chester Avenue.  He was on his way to help another officer with someone resisting arrest.  It is reported that the vehicle had its lights and sirens on, when Clerico entered the intersection of China Grade Loop.

A second vehicle, driven by Nancy Joy Garrett, of Bakersfield, was traveling on China Grade Loop at the same time as the patrol car, and crashed into the deputy.

Garrett suffered serious injuries and was taken to Kern Medical Center, were she later died.  Deputy Clerico sustained moderate injuries and was also taken to the hospital for treatment.

The collision is being investigated by Bakersfield CHP with assistance from Central Division MAIT.

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

Kern County Deputy Hits Two Pedestrians in Oildale

December 16, 2011- Two pedestrians are dead after being hit by Kern County Sheriff's patrol car, in Oildale, minutes from Bakersfield, at about 7:30 PM Friday.

The pedestrians, Daniel Hiler and Chrystal Jolley Clevenger, were pushing a small motorcycle near the intersection of Norris Road and Diane Drive.

A Kern County Sheriff's deputy, Deputy Swearengin, was responding to a call, and driving west on Norris Rd. Reportedly he was driving about 60 mph, and did not have his lights on. Swearengin hit Hiler and Jolley as they were crossing the darkened street.

It is reported that Hiler and Jolley were not crossing the road in a crosswalk.

The man and woman were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Swearengin suffered minor injuries.

The CHP have said that they are investigating the accident and it could take months before it is complete.

Jolley leave behind three children, and Hiler leaves behind a wife and two kids.

This accident requires much more investigation. Please let me help. Attorney John Rozier in Visalia, north of Oildale 559-713-0159.

Bakersfield Deputy Slams into Guard Rail

October 27, 2011- A Kern County sheriff’s deputy crashed his patrol car into a guard rail, Thursday at about 12:45 AM.

Deputy Allan Scott Heathcott, a 13 year veteran of the sheriff’s office, was driving west on 7th Standard Road. Less than a mile west of the Highway 99 over crossing. While traveling westbound he slammed into a guard rail in the center divider.

The impact from the accident caused the metal portion of the guard rail to be impaled into the passenger side of the cabin. Heathcott was pinned in his vehicle for an hour and a half, before fire fighters were able to extricate him from the car.

Heathcott suffered major injuries and was taken to Kern Medical Center to be treated for massive head trauma.

What caused the deputy to hit the guard rail is still unclear. The crash is under investigation.

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