Fresno Police Officer Involved in Car Accident near Highway 180, on Fulton Street

On Tuesday, August 25, 2015, a police truck was involved in a car accident, in Fresno.  The patrol vehicle collision happened on Fulton Street and Highway 180 on-ramp, at about 5:30 AM.

Reports said that a Fresno K9 Ford F-150 truck was headed south on Fulton Street, when the officer received a call about another accident.  The officer turned on his lights and siren and started to respond to the other incident.  The pickup truck entered the intersection of Fulton and the westbound Highway 180 on-ramp.

At that time a woman was driving a red Chevy Cavalier sedan, headed west to the on-ramp, with a green light.  The two vehicle crashed into each other.

The woman in the Chevrolet suffered moderate injuries.  She was taken by ambulance to Community Regional Medical Center, for treatment.

The Fresno officer also sustained moderate injuries.  The police dog was not hurt.

The police report of this accident will be probably be ready in a week or two.  If you would like us to start investigating this accident--please call.  We can come to you. www.nelsonrozier.com or give me a call at 559-713-0159.  Attorney John Rozier of Visalia.

Police K9 Vehicle Crash on Fulton Street, in Fresno

August 25, 2015- A patrol car collision occurred on Tuesday, in Fresno.  The automobile accident took place on Fulton Street, at approximately 5:30 AM.

A Fresno Police K9 unit, in a Ford F-150 truck, was traveling on Fulton, near the Highway 180 on-ramp.  The officer wast headed to another call at Cedar Avenue and Golden State Boulevard.  It is reported that he turned on the truck's lights and sirens and drove into the intersection.

 At that time a red Chevrolet Cavalier, was in the intersection when the police officer's K9 truck drove through.  The two vehicles collided.

The female driver of the Chevy sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Community Regional Medical Center, for treatment.

The officer received injuries as well, but is expected to be OK.

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.

Police Vehicle Collision in Hanford, on Irwin Street

August 19, 2015- a patrol car accident took place in Kings County, on Wednesday.  The police vehicle collision occurred in Hanford, at about 11:50 AM.

A Hanford Police officer was traveling north on Irwin Street, in his squad car, when a driver in an automobile ahead of him stopped suddenly in the middle of the roadway.  The driver then put his vehicle in reverse, started to back up, and then struck the patrol car.

No one was reported to have been injured.

The incident is under investigation.

I am a personal injury lawyer, in Visalia, California, located on Caldwell Avenue, just miles from Hanford. Ready to meet all your legal needs. Please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier  559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Bakersfield Police Officer Killed in Patrol Car Collision on Panorama Drive & Mt. Vernon Ave.

June 26, 2015- A Police Officer was killed in a car collision in Bakersfield, on Friday.  The patrol vehicle accident occurred at Mt. Vernon Avenue and Panorama Drive, at about 2:45 AM.

Officer David Nelson, 26, was in pursuit of a suspect in the area of Flower and Haley streets.  The cop car was traveling down Panorama Drive, chasing the other vehicle, when for an unexplained reason the vehicle lost control.

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Officer Nelson was found in his vehicle at the intersection of Panorama Dr. and Mt. Vernon Ave.  He was pinned inside the car.

Nelson was rescued from the patrol car and taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The suspect has yet to be captured.  The vehicle has been reported to have been an unlicensed silver Hyundai.

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, and Fresno County.  With our office located in Visalia, California. www.nelsonrozier.com or contact us by phone at 559-713-0159.

Police Officer Hurt in Car Accident at Bellevue Road in Atwater

March 18, 2015- A police officer was injured in a car accident, in Atwater, Wednesday afternoon.  The Merced County automobile collision happened after the patrol car and another vehicle collided.

Officer Dave Sarginson was driving in his police cruiser, responding to call, with his lights and sirens on.  When Sarginson entered the intersection of Bellevue Road and Granite Drive, a 2003 Cadillac attempted to make a left turn and smashed into the patrol car.

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The officer was airlifted to a Modesto hospital.  The condition of his injuries is not known, but he was recently released from the hospital and will likely return to duty next month after recovery.

David Macias Rodriguez, the driver of the Cadillac, suffered injuries to his shoulder.  He was taken to the hospital for treatment.  A five year old girl, who was a passenger in Rodriguez's vehicle, was not hurt.

If you would like this accident investigated further, please give me a call.  Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury 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.

Police Car Hit in DUI Vehicle Collision on Shaw & Fruit Avenues in Fresno

Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield Accident Lawyer John L. Rozier has the following collision report; On Sunday, March 1, 2015, a car crash leaves two police officers injured.  The automobile accident, which took place in central Fresno, occurred at about 3 AM.

Regina Garcia, who was suspected of driving while under the influence, was traveling at about 65 miles per hour.  At the intersection of Shaw and Fruit avenues, the pickup truck ran a red light and crashed into a patrol car that had two officers inside.

The police cruiser then collided with a light pole.  The pickup truck, upon impact, then hit a fire hydrant, which caused water to flood the intersection.  Garcia attempted to flee the scene of the crash.

Both officers sustained minor injuries and were taken to Clovis Community Hospital for treatment.  They have since been released.

Garcia was arrested for DUI and other infractions.

Please call us this afternoon to preserve evidence of this accident.  Attorney Rozier is here to meet all your legal needs. Give him a call at 559-713-1059.  www.nelsonrozier.com

Police Officer Injured in Head-on Collision in Atwater

Central California Car Collision Attorney John L. Rozier has the following report; On Saturday, December 27, 2014, a head-on collision sends one police officer to the hospital.  The Merced County car accident occurred at about 8 PM, in Atwater.

A woman, with four passengers, was driving a car on Atwater Boulevard.  She attempted to make a left turn near Shaffer Road, and pulled out into the path of a patrol car.  The two vehicles hit head-on.

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The Atwater police officer suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.  Two children in the other automobile were also hurt, but family members chose to seek their own medical treatment.

The scene of the accident should be independently inspected as soon as possible.  Please call Mr. Rozier at 559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.  He is located just south of Atwater, in Visalia.

Pedestrian Fatality in Patrol Car Accident on Santa Fe Street in Visalia

On early Saturday morning, November 1, 2014, a Visalia police officer was involved in a pedestrian collision.  The patrol car accident took place on Santa Fe Street, at about 1:30 AM, and ended in fatality.

Officer Max Navo was driving his police vehicle on Santa Fe Street in response to a call about a disturbance.  He is reported to have been going down the roadway at 30 miles per hour, when a pedestrian stepped into the street, in front of him.

The man was Rodrigo Cabral, who had reportedly been knocked down by two other men.  When he got up he walked into the road at the time the patrol car was passing by.  Officer Navo attempted to put on his brakes and swerve to the left, but did not do it in time.  The vehicle hit Cabral and injured him severely.

Cabral was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center, in Visalia, where he was pronounced dead just a short time later.

The scene of the accident should be independently inspected as soon as possible.  Please contact my office, so we can help you.  Attorney John Rozier, a personal injury, wrongful death, and vehicle collision lawyer.  559-713-0159, or reach me online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Avenal Man Killed in Car Accident with Visalia Police Vehicle

November 1, 2014- an Avenal man was struck and killed by a patrol car in Visalia, early Saturday.  The vehicle collision occurred on Santa Fe Street at about 1:30 AM.

Rodrigo Cabral, 27 years old, of Avenal, was walking along Santa Fe Street, when he and two other men got into an altercation.  It is reported that he got knocked down and the other pedestrians left.  When he got up he walked into the roadway, some have reported that it was to flag down the oncoming police car.

Officer Max Navo was driving the patrol vehicle, responding to a call about a disturbance.  It is reported that he was going 30 miles per hour, when Cabral appeared in the street.  Navo attempted to brake and swerve out of the way, but did not do it in time and hit the pedestrian.

Cabral was rushed to Kaweah Delta Medical Center, in Visalia, to be treated for his serious injuries.  He was pronounced dead a short time later.

Bernadine Mannon, who is familiar with that stretch of Santa Fe Street, reported that that area of roadway is very dark.  It makes it hard to see anyone at night as you drive down the street.  Cabral was hit in an area of the road where there is just one sidewalk on the west side, and only a dirt shoulder on the east.

The law offices of Nelson and Rozier has handled similar cases in the past.  We were able to gather evidence and do an independent investigation to help those cases.  Please let us do the same for you.  Mr. Rozier is located right in Visalia, a few miles away from the accident.  Call him at at 559-713-0159  or reach him online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Patrol Car Hits Pedestrian in Collision on Santa Fe Street in Visalia

November 1, 2014- A car collision between a police cruiser and a pedestrian, ended in fatality, in Visalia.  The Tulare County vehicle accident happened on Saturday, at about 1:30 AM.  The officer has now been identified as Max Navo.

Officer Max Navo was traveling down Santa Fe Street at about 30 mph, when a pedestrian, 27 year old Rodrigo Cabral, stepped out into the street.  Rodrigo was reported to have been walking with two other men, when a fight occurred between them.

Cabral fell to the ground, and when he got up he walked into the street, possibly to flag the cop car down.  The officer was said to have swerved to avoid the pedestrian, but wasn't able to get out of the way in time.

Cabral was rushed to Kaweah Delta Medical Center, after suffering major injuries.  He was pronounced dead at the hospital at about 2:13 AM.

The California Highway Patrol have reported that it appears the collision was purely accidental.

The scene of the accident should be independently inspected as soon as possible.  Please give us a call so that my office can investigate it for you.  Attorney John Rozier, My contact number is 559-713-0159.  Or feel free to contact us online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident with Police Car on Santa Fe Street in Visalia

On Saturday, November 1, 2014, a pedestrian collision took place in Visalia.  The police car collision occurred on Santa Fe Street, at about 1:30 AM.

Rodrigo Cabral was the pedestrian that was struck by a patrol car, as the Visalia Police Officer was responding to a call about a disturbance.  The vehicle was southbound on Santa Fe Street, south of Grove Avenue.

Witnesses said that there was an altercation between Cabral and other two men.  Cabral fell to the ground during the skirmish.  When he got up, for an unknown reason, it was reported, that he ran into the street in front of the police automobile.

The officer put on his brakes and tried to swerve to the left, as he attempted to avoid hitting the man, but was unable to avoid the collision.

The pedestrian suffered major injuries, and was rushed to Kaweah Delta Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 2:13 AM.

Please call us this afternoon to preserve evidence of this accident.  Attorney John Rozier, your lawyer for wrongful deaths, vehicle accidents, and personal injuries.  559-713-0159  or reach us at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Van Collision With Bakersfield Patrol Car on Calloway Drive

May 7, 2014- A driver suspected to be under the influence, crashed into a patrol car, in Bakersfield.  The accident happened early Wednesday, at about 12:30 AM.

A white van drove through the intersection of Calloway Drive and Zenith Avenue, and right into tjhe path of a Bakersfield Police cruiser.

The officer in the vehicle sustained minor injuries.

The van's driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

Please give me a call if you need legal representation or a consultation. Attorney John Rozier.  I am a lawyer that specializes in personal injury cases that have resulted from vehicle accidents.  www.nelsonrozier.com or call us at 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, north of Kern County.

CHP Officer Hurt in Highway 99 Roll-over Accident in Madera

April 2, 2014- A California Highway Patrol officer was involved in a car accident, on Highway 99, Wednesday night.  The collision took place in Madera, at around 7:30 PM.

The CHP officer was in his patrol vehicle, following a black motorcycle on the highway.  The motorcycle took a sudden turn onto the Avenue 20 off-ramp.  The patrol car tried to follow, but lost control after hitting a patch of grass.  The officer's car rolled over multiple times.

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The highway patrolman hurt his head during the crash, and had other minor injuries.  He was taken to the hospital, but is expected to recover.

The black motorcycle, the CHP was following, got away.

Please contact me, Attorney John L. Rozier, so I can help you with your injury claims.  My contact number is 559-713-0159.  Or feel free to contact us online at www.nelsonrozier.com.  My office is located in Visalia, California, in Tulare County.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving a Police Car in Sanger

March 28, 2014- A car accident on Friday, in Fresno County leaves a police officer hurt.  The collision took place in Sanger, at about 8:45 PM.

The crash happened in the area of Bethel and Jensen avenues, when the officer was called to help other officials pull over a vehicle that was considered high risk.

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Three cars, including the patrol car, were involved the accident.  The officer's vehicle and one car sustained moderate damage, while the third vehicle received minor damage.

The Sanger Police officer and the driver of one of the other vehicles suffered minor injuries.

The California Highway Patrol are investigating the incident.

If you need legal help for this accident, please contact Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury lawyer.  I am located in Visalia, on Caldwell Avenue.  www.nelsonrozier.com

Crash Involving Police Car in Fresno Ends Up in Canal

March 15, 2014- A car crash that involved a Fresno patrol car winding up in a canal, happened just after 10 PM, on Saturday.

The car accident occurred in Fresno, California, at the intersection of Blackstone Avenue, and Shields Avenue.

Officers reported that a 79 year old man drove through a red light and broadsided a K9 unit's police car.  The patrol car rolled over until it landed into a nearby canal.  The police officer was able to get out of his vehicle and rescue his dog.

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The officer did not appear to have any injuries, nor was his police dog seriously injured.  The driver of the other vehicle was majorly hurt, with injuries to his leg and arm.  He was last listed in serious condition.

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.

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.

Police Cruiser Crashes During a Pursuit in Clovis

October 25, 2011- A Clovis police officer and another driver were injured in a crash that involved a pursuit of another car, in the Fresno area. The accident happened just before 6 AM at the intersection of Shepherd Avenue and Willow Avenue.

Officers were chasing Michael Kaercher, who is accused of trying to break into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment. The ex-girlfriend has a restraining order against him, and a neighbor had called the police.

Kaercher was driving a gold or white colored Acura sedan, when he ran a red light. As the police cruiser was chasing Kaercher, the vehicle and a GMC truck crashed.

The suspect fled the scene, as all officers stopped to aid in the collision. Kaercher is still at large and said to be dangerous.

The officer and the driver of the truck received only minor injuries and were taken to the hospital.

I am a personal injury lawyer, serving the central valley. Please give me a call, Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Update: Collision With Police Car in Fresno Ends Fatally

October 3, 2011- An update on the man who was killed in a crash with a police cruiser early Monday morning.

The driver of the Mazda has been identified as Matthew White of Fresno.

The accident occurred on Brawley Avenue as the police officer was responding to a call. As he was driving down Brawley Ave., White made a left U-turn right in front of the patrol car. The officer slammed into the middle of the passenger side.

White died from the impact of the collision.

It is believed that an air bag prevented the officer from being seriously injured.

No information about the name of the officer. He joined the police force, in Fresno, in 2006.

Before the vehicles are destroyed or repaired it will be important to download the air bag module data about speeds prior to impact and to measure the evidence at the scene. Please call us to get started. We are a personal injury law firm located in Visalia just miles from the scene of this accident. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159. Our expert engineer can be out there today.

Collision With Police Car in Fresno Ends Fatally

October 3, 2011- A man died early Monday morning, when he collided with a police car in Fresno. The crash occurred at 2:51 AM.

The officer driving the police car was driving on Brawley Avenue, to the scene of a burglary in northwest Fresno.

The driver of a white 1987 Mazda 626 was making a U-turn into the path of the patrol car on Brawley, north of San Jose Avenue. The cruiser struck the Mazda broadside between the tires on the passenger side.

It is reported that the police vehicle was going between 40-50 mph. The cruiser hit with such force that it killed the driver of the Mazda.

The officer received minor injuries and was taken to Saint Agnes Medical Center.

Early reports indicate that the officer had the right of way.

Please call if you would like us to investigate this accident. The event data recorders with the airbag modules may have recorded the vehicle speeds. Our firm is located miles from the scene of this accident, in Visalia. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159

CHP Officer Rolls Car in Bakersfield

September 16, 2011- A Highway Patrol officer crashed his patrol car in Bakersfield, Friday morning.

The CHP officer rolled his car at approximately 3:40 AM on Taft Highway, east of South H Street, in the southern edge of Bakersfield. The officer was responding to a call for backup. Officials believe speed may have been a factor in the crash.

The officer suffered minor injuries.

If you need legal help for this accident, please call Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, north of Bakersfield.