June 24 Tulare big rig accident

On June 24 Anthony Hoffert of Chino was seriously injured after his vehicle was hit by an 18-wheeler driven by Aaron Albrecht of Fresno. Reportedly Hoffert reached the intersection of Avenue 368 and Road 80 in north Tulare and stopped. He then proceeded into the intersection right into the path of the 18-wheeler. Albrecht applied his brakes and attempted to swerve, but his trailer hit Hoffert's car on the driver's side. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts at the time of the accident. Albrecht managed to escape uninjured, but Hoffert was not as fortunate. Hoffert was taken to Tulare Regional Medical Center to be treated for major injuries.

February 1 Tulare accident

On February 1 Alonso Jimenez was critically injured in a two-vehicle accident in Tulare. Reportedly Jimenez was was eastbound on Avenue 208 when he ran a stop sign at the intersection with Enterprise Street. Jimenez's vehicle then crashed with a Ford F 250 that was southbound on Enterprise and was driven by Dale Conelly. Jimenez's vehicle then hit a power pole. Jimenez was extricated from the vehicle and taken via air to Community Regional Medical Center. Conelly was treated for minor injuries at the scene of the accident.

Issues in this case include the speed of each vehicle which can probably be determined by the event data recorders in the air bag modules.  This data must be recovered before the cars are repaired.  Also, skid marks and other evidence at the scene may yield clues.  We can send an engineer to investigate if you are considering a claim.  559-713-0159.

August 8 Tulare County pedestrian accident

On August 8 one person was killed after being hit by a car.  Reportedly the accident happened just north of Tulare on West Street near Zumwalt Avenue. Tess Wilker was driving north on West Street when she hit the pedestrian who was also traveling north. Wilker said she did not see the pedestrian until it was too late. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

As an update, the black box data on the car may tell us its speed before impact.  Also, the color of clothing worn, the activities of the pedestrian and the width of the road all come into play.  Call us if you would like a full review of this incident.

June 19 wrongful death accident between Visalia and Tulare on Mooney Boulevard

On June 19 William Gifford's life was taken in a fatal death accident  between Visalia and Tulare on Mooney Boulevard. Reportedly Doris Fast turned her Chevrolet Impala off of Mooney onto Avenue 272 into the path of a Chevrolet Silverado. Gifford, a passenger in the Impala, was killed in the accident. Fast was treated and released at Kaweah Delta Medical Center for back and chest pain. Cory Alexander was the driver of the Silverado. he escaped the accident uninjured.

April 28 wrongful death pedestrian accident on Mooney Boulevard in Tulare County

On April 28 a female was killed when she was hit by a pickup truck while crossing Mooney Boulevard near Avenue 264 in Tulare County. Reportedly she was standing in the road when she was hit by a full-size Chevrolet pickup truck that was southbound on Mooney between Visalia and Tulare. The victim most likely died instantaneously. www.nelsonrozier.com