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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Patchy fog is Valley requires extra caution

According to the Fresno Bee, patchy fog in the Valley prompted a special weather alert from the National Weather Service. Visibility on Highway 198 was as little as a quarter mile. Other major roads affected by the fog are routes 41, 43, 99, and 152. Drivers are cautioned to leave extra early to allow for adequate time when driving, drive more slowly, and leave extra room for other vehicles. Every year fog-related accidents cause fatalities on the Valley's roadways. Our lawfirm specializes in fog-related accidents and urges drivers to drive with caution to avoid further calamity. http://www.nelsonrozier.com/