Service Truck and Van Collide in Porterville, on Putnam Avenue

August 7, 2015- A vehicle collision involving a van took place in Tulare County, on Friday.  The service truck accident happened in Porterville, in the afternoon hours.

A silver Ford van was northbound on Third Street when it ran a stop sign at the intersection of Putnam Avenue.  The driver reported that a water bottle got stuck under the brake pedal, which caused him to enter the intersection without stopping.

The van was struck by a Modern Plumbing Supply Company truck that was driving west on Putnam Ave.  Upon collision the Ford came to rest at a local church.

The Modern Plumbing truck driver sustained moderate injuries, including a hurt leg, and was taken to Sierra View Medical Center, in Porterville.

The van's driver turned down medical attention at the scene of the accident.

Tulare County accident attorney, John Rozier.  Your lawyer for car crashes, wrongful deaths, and personal injuries.  Big rig collisions, tankers, semi trucks.  Fog, dust storms, downed or blocked stop signs.  www.nelsonrozier.com or call me at 559-713-0159.

Van Collision at Putnam Avenue and Third Street, in Porterville

Porterville, Visalia, Tulare Collision Attorney John L. Rozier has the following accident report; On Friday, August 7, 2015, a van accident occurred in Porterville.  The truck crash took place at Third Street and Putnam Avenue.

Reports said that a man was driving a silver Ford van headed north on Third Street.  The van failed to stop at the stop sign, at the Putnam Avenue intersection.  A water bottle became lodged, according to reports, under the brake pedal, which prevented the vehicle from stopping.

In the intersection the Ford was hit by a Modern Plumbing Supply Company service truck, that had been westbound on Putnam.  After impact the van then ended up at the side of the Church of God of Prophecy.

The truck's driver suffered moderate injuries to his leg.  He was taken by ambulance to Sierra View Medical Center.

The driver of the van refused medical attention at the scene of the incident.

This accident requires more investigation.  The scene of the accident should be independently inspected as soon as possible.  Please call Mr. Rozier at 559-713-0159 or contact him at www.nelsonrozier.com.