February 23 wrongful death in Turlock pedestrian accident

On February 23 Charles Arnold was killed in a wrongful death pedestrian accident on Olive Avenue in Turlock. Arnold was hit by a Honda Pilot driven by Paulette Field while crossing North Olive Avenue at Wayside Drive. Reportedly he was in the crosswalk near the sidewalk. Field saw him and braked but was unable to stop in time. The passenger side front bumper of her car hit Arnold. He was taken to Emanuel Medical Center and later pronounced dead. Field claims that she was unable to see Arnold due to the dark and rainy conditions. Officials claim that Field was driving between 35 and 40 mph in a 30 mph zone and will msot likely be cited for driving too quickly for the conditions. The intersection is said to be well lit and does not have a history of problems. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

January 22 weather-related road closures

On January 22 several roads throughout the state were closed due to weather conditions. West of Coalinga to Monterey County, Highway 198 is closed. A large mudslide on Highway 41 caused it to be closed between Highway 33 and Highway 46. Highway 33 is also closed from Twisslman Road to Highway 46 due to flooding. Extreme weather conditions throughout the state have caused less than ideal road conditions. Motorists are reminded that posted speed limits are recommendations during ideal weather conditions. In the case of inclement weather, proper adjustments in speed should be made. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Weather causes delays; drivers proceed with caution

Extreme weather throughout the state this week has caused dangerous driving conditions in many areas. I-5 on the Grapevine was closed because of ice and snow on January 21. Rainfall in many areas has caused possible flood conditions as well as compromised vision. Motorists are cautioned to reduce speeds for the conditions. Weather-related accidents take lives every year as motorists fail to drive with extra caution. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

January 19 weather-related accident on M Street in Merced injures driver

On January 19 Abel Medina Yepez was hospitalized after his car hit a tree on M Street in Merced. Apparently his car hit a slick section of the road causing him to hydroplane, lose control, and hit the tree. The tree was along the center divider of the street. The paramedic crew had to use the "jaws of life" to remove Yepez from the vehicle. He was airlifted to Doctors Hospital in Modesto where he was treated for a broken thigh bone. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

December 26 fatal I-5 accident near Tuolumne Avenue

On December 26 a man was killed in a rollover accident on I-5. He was driving southbound near Tuolumne Avenue when the vehicle drifted, hit a median, and rolled. The car rolled several times and the man was thrown from the vehicle. Reportedly the weather was rainy at the time of the accident and neither alcohol or drugs appear to be a factor. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

December 21 Highway 99 accident seriously injures one

On December 21 a teenage girl was seriously injured when the vehicle she was riding in crashed on southbound Highway 99 near R Street. Reportedly the highway was wet because of rain and the driver lost control of the vehicle. The Honda overturned down an embankment after spinning onto the shoulder.  Maricza Cruz was not wearing a seatbelt and was thrown from the vehicle. Cruz was pinned in the vehicle until emergency crews removed her. Then she was taken to a Modesto hospital. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

More storms could cause more traffic delays on Interstate 5 and Highway 58

Business travelers were delayed December 7 and 8 as portions of Interstate 5 and Highway 58 were closed for winter storms. I-5 was closed after 5 pm December 7 and did not reopen until 9 am December 8, and even then cars were only allowed through with police escorts. Two more storms are predicted to be on the way. Drivers are cautioned to be aware of weather conditions before leaving home, carry chains in their vehicles, and drive at speeds appropriate for the conditions. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

December 7 big rig accident on Highway 99 in Ceres

On December 7 Parvinder Sandhu was driving his big rig on Highway 99 near Mitchell Road in Ceres when his truck hit a car and veered off of the road. The driver of the car was not injured. Sandhu was driving northbound when he saw the traffic backing up ahead of him. He went to change lanes to the left when the back of his trailer hit the Honda Civic driven by Sandeep Kandola. The slippery road conditions, caused by rain, caused his truck to slide to the right, through a guardrail, and down an embankment. Kandola, a nursing student, went and treated Sandhu's cuts and abrasions. Sandhu was then taken to Kaiser modesto Medical Center for observation. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/


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December 4 Fog Related Accident near Kerman at Madera and Central Avenues

On December 4 two vehicles were involved in a fog related accident at Madera Avenue and Central Avenue near Kerman. One of the vehicles overturned as a result of the accident. The extent of injuries and indentities of victims are unknown at this time. Heavy fog has been reported all throughout the San Joaquin Valley and motorists are cautioned to drive at appropriate speeds for the conditions. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

December 4 Fog Related Accident in Fresno on Manning Avenue

On December 4 a big rig and a van collided on Manning Avenue due to fog. The visibility in that area is reported to be down to 200 feet. Other areas of Manning Avenue report visibility less than 500 feet. Injuries in the accident were minor, but drivers are cautioned to be aware of debris that may be in the road. Fog contributes to many accidents in the San Joaquin Valley every year. While this accident appears to have been minor, a minor accident can quickly turn into a major pile-up if other motorists do not drive with caution. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Fog continues throughout the Valley

Heavy fog was reported this morning on the Fresno-Tulare County line. Visibility was reportedly 500 feet or less. Further south on Highway 99 visibility was reported at 200 feet. Southbound Highway 41 between Manning and Nebraska had reported visibility of 300-400 feet. Motorists are cautioned to drive more slowly during foggy conditions. A vehicle should be able to stop within the visibility range. For instance, if visibility is 500 feet, the vehicle should be going slow enough to reach a complete stop within 500 feet. This will ensure that the driver will not be caught off guard by hidden obstacles and will have adequate time to stop. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

Rain in the forecast for the Valley

Rain is in the forecast for the Valley tonight, November 20. Motorists should use extreme caution when driving in the rain and adjust speeds accordingly. Just a week ago, on November 13 dozens of accidents were reported in Fresno due to the rainfall. Many were caused by motorists traveling too quickly and hydroplaning as they attempted to stop their vehicle. It is recommended that drivers leave for their destinations 5 minutes earlier than usual to avoid being in a hurry and driving at dangerous speeds. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/

November 12 storm leads to accidents on Highway 41 and Highway 168

A rain storm in the Valley on November 12 led to accidents on Highway 41 and Highway 168. A CHP officer haw reported that they were caused by motorists driving too fast for the road conditions.

The first accident on Highway 41  happened near Herndon Avenue when two vehicles collided. The next 2 accidents were single-vehicle accidents that occurred within four minutes. They were on the onramps at McKinley Avenue and Friant Road. Another accident occurred later on Highway 41 at Shields Avenue.
On Highway 168 at Bullard Avenue there was a single-vehicle accident at the onramp.

Weather is often a factor in many accidents. Drivers should use caution and adjust their driving habits based on the weather conditions. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/