May 20 wrongful death accident on I-5 in King's County

On May 20 a man was killed in an accident on I-5 in King's County. Reportedly the Westminster man was driving south when he drifted across the median into the northbound lanes of traffic. His vehicle then went down an embankment and into an aqueduct. His body was pulled from the aqueduct more than four hours later and he was declared dead at that time.

November 12 pedestrian accident in Hanford

On November 12 Jimmie R. Wyatt was killed after being hit by a car in Hanford. Reportedly Wyatt was crossing 11th Avenue near Neville Street when he was hit by a car. The car was driven by Carla Ayala, who has now been reported to have been high at the time of the accident. Wyatt was taken to Hanford Community Hospital where he died.

Usually in cases such as this an accident reconstruction expert can determine the speed of the vehicle to see if fault is shared for the accident.  We are located just 20 miles from the scene of this accident--please call us if you would like us to get started.  Attorney John Rozier  559-713-1059.  http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Fog Warning

Now that winter is coming up quickly, fog season is beginning as well. There will inevitably be many fog-related accidents this year. Tragically, most of these accidents are completely avoidable if motorists were to drive with the proper precautions. Drivers are reminded to drive at appropriate speeds depending on the weather, to keep a safe following distance between them and the vehicle ahead of them, and to drive with the windows down during especially bad fog in order to hear any traffic incidents ahead especially in rural areas where the fog can be thicker. By taking these simple precautions, all motorists can travel safely through fog season in the Central Valley.

October 27 Hanford wrongful death accident victim identified

The woman who died in a head-on collision in Hanford on October 27 has been identified as Tricia Garnica. Reportedly Garnica was driving east on Flint Avenue when she ran a stop sign at the intersection with Sixth Avenue. Her vehicle was then hit by a pickup truck driven by Brian McCutcheon of Visalia. Garnica died as a result of the accident.

October 24 tractor accident in Kings County kills one

On October 24 Armando D. Gusman was killed in a tractor accident in Kings County. Reportedly the accident happened on Paramount Farms property near Kettleman City in Kings County. The tractor Gusman was driving flipped and crushed him. No further details are available at this time.

October 20 Lemoore pedestrian accident

On October 20 William Vega was killed after being hit by a car in Lemoore. Reportedly the 75-year-old man was a resident of the Santa Rosa Ranchera near Lemoore. He was walking west across 17th Avenue near Davis Circle when he was hit by a northbound vehicle. The vehicle then fled the scene of the accident. The victim was believed to be under the influence of alcohol and was wearing dark clothing in an area where the street lights were not lit.

September 6 Kingsburg Accident kills one

On September 6 Derek Welch was killed in a wrongful death accident in Kings County. Reportedly Welch was northbound on Zediker Avenue near Caruthers Avenue in Kings County when he made an unsafe turn and went onto the shoulder of the road. His vehicle then went into an almond orchard and rolled over. Welch was killed as a result of the accident. This accident is being investigated as a possible dui. www.nelsonrozier.com

June 5 Highway 41 motorcycle accident near Lemoore

On June 5 a fatal motorcycle accident on Highway 41 near Lemoore in Kings County took the life of Ernest Pineida. It was reported that Pineida was traveling southbound on Highway 41 his motorcycle when he crossed over into the northbound lanes near Jackson Avenue. He crossed right into the path of Jairo Corona's Dodge Neon. Corona's car hit Pineida and he was taken to Community Regional Medical Center. He died at the hospital. Both people in the Neon were uninjured. www.nelsonrozier.com

May 22 head-on collision near Kingsburg ends in a wrongful death

On May 22 Efrain Sosa was killed in a head-on collision at the intersection of Road 132 and Avenue 320 near Kingsburg. Reportedly Sosa was driving his pickup truck southbound when he crossed into the northbound lane  and hit the pickup truck driven by Melonee Watson.  Both had to be removed from their vehicles by the fire department.  Sosa was declared dead on the way to the hospital. Watson was airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center with serious injuries. Sosa was drunk at the time of the accident.www.nelsonrozier.com

May 11 wrongful death accident at Highway 41 and Lacey Boulevard near Lemoore

On May 11 one person was injured and another killed in an accident at the intersection of Lacey Boulevard and Highway 41 near Lemoore. Reportedly a person driving a Mercury Mystiques failed to yield at the intersection and was hit by an oncoming water truck. The driver of the truck, Bobby Williams, tried to avoid the accident but was unable to stop in time. Williams was uninjured. Eshama Rives was a passenger in the Mystique and she was taken to a Fresno hospital with moderate injuries. The driver of the Mystique was killed as a result of the accident. www.nelsonrozier.com

March 13 Hanford accident at Grangeville and 15th Street blamed on Toyota's brakes

On March 13 Lynda Bisseger was injured in an accident in Hanford at Grangeville Avenue and 15th Street. Reportedly the brakes failed on Bisseger's 2008 Toyota Sienna causing her to run the stop sign at that intersection.  Bessiger broke both of her feet as a result of the accident and had to undergo surgery. Her husband and grandson were also in the vehicle and were uninjured.

Anytime a Toyota mechanical failure is suspected further investigation is warranted.  Please call us if you would like a law firm to look into this accident.  John Rozier 559-713-0159.   http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

February 18 fog accident near Caruthers

On February 18 there was a fog related accident on Conejo Avenue near Caruthers. The accident occurred at on Conejo Avenue at West Avenue between two vehicles. The vehicles were blocking the road for a period of time. Drivers are cautioned to always adjust their speeds for the weather in order to ensure the safest driving conditions. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

February 17 Highway 43 accident near Hanford

On February 17 there was an accident between a big rig and a car on Highway 43 near Hanford. The accident caused southbound Highway 43 to be closed for about 3 hours while crews cleared the road. The big rig overturned as a result of the accident, dumping orange pulp all over the road. There were no injuries reported. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

February 15 wrongful death rollover accident near Highway 41 in Kings County

On February 15 a man died in a wrongful death rollover accident near Highway 41 in Kings County. Reportedly the man hit a curve too quickly when he was driving on Fremont Avenue near Highway 41. He lost control of the vehicle, rolled, and hit a fence post. He was declared dead at the scene of the accident. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/