Fresno Hit and Run Car Accident on Jensen and Chestnut Avenues Ends in Double Fatality

Central California Car Collision Attorney John L. Rozier has the following report; On Saturday, November 22, 2014, DUI crash took place in southeast Fresno, at the Jensen and Chestnut intersection.  The hit and run car accident happened at about 11:20 PM.

Rafael Arce Pedroza, who officers say was driving while intoxicated, was traveling in a Suzuki SUV on Chestnut Avenue.  He was speeding toward the intersection of Chestnut and Jensen avenues, when he hit a Nissan Pathfinder from behind, that was stopped in the right lane, at a red light.

The Nissan was driven by Jacqueline Rivera and also included her husband; Jose Chavez, son; Jose Chavez, daughter; Aaliyah Chavez, 11 years old, and her son's girlfriend; Savanni Ung.

The collision with the Sport Utility Vehicle caused the Pathfinder to overturn multiple times and hit a light pole in the intersection.  The automobile burst into flames, after the gas tank ruptured.

Pedroza was reported to have fled the scene of the accident on foot.  He was later found and arrested in his apartment.

Jose Chavez, his son, and Savanni Ung were all able to get free of the burning vehicle.  While Jacqueline Rivera and her daughter Aaliyah who were unconscious from the collision were not rescued in time.

Pedroza and the three victims in the Pathfinder all suffered minor to moderate injuries.  They were taken by ambulance to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.

The Law Firm of Nelson and Rozier is interested in helping you with this accident.  Please give us a call today for a free consultation.  Our lawyers are experienced in wrongful death and personal injury cases resulting from vehicle accidents.  559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Car Collides With Truck Trailer in Vehicle Accident on Highway 180 near Kerman

Fresno County automobile acccident ends in fatality, on Saturday November 22, 2014.  The pickup truck collision took place on Highway 180, near Kerman, at approximately 5:45 PM.

A Fresno woman was traveling eastbound in her car, on Highway 180, when she crashed into the back of a pickup truck towing a trailer.  The pickup had been stopped and was getting ready to turn north onto Howard Avenue.

It has been reported by authorities that the trailer on the truck did not have functioning brake lights or turn signals.  So it was hard to see it in the dark.

The car's driver died at the scene of the accident.  The pickup truck driver suffered injuries and was taken to the hospital.

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

Intoxicated Driver Leads to Fatality on Highway 180 in Multi-Vehicle Collision

An update to the 4-car pileup that took place on Saturday, November 22, 2014, on Highway 180.  One victim was killed in the vehicle collision, in Fresno County, at about 5:30 PM.

Samuel Melendrez, of Mendota, was driving a 1998 Ford F-150 pickup truck, eastbound on Highway 180.  At the same time a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado pickup, towing a horse trailer, was headed west on the freeway.

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The driver of the Chevy, Orlando Orozco, of Dos Palos, suddenly swerved across the highway and smashed head-on into the other pickup truck.  Then two other eastbound vehicles crashed into the back of the two pickups.  The wreck occurred near San Mateo Avenue.

Melendrez was fatally wounded and died at the scene of the incident.

Orozco, who was suspected of drunk driving, suffered serious injuries.  He was taken to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.  He was also arrested on driving while under the influence of alcohol.

One other victim was injured, a Kerman woman who was in one of the other vehicles involved in the pileup.  She was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Please give us a call, if you are a relative or are in touch with the family, and would like us to investigate this accident further. We are located in Visalia, just miles south of Fresno. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159 or online at www.nelsonrozier.com.

Kenworth Semi Truck Collision on Avenue 368 & Road 80, near Visalia

November 17, 2014- A fatal big rig collision took place in Tulare County, near Visalia.  The tractor-trailer accident led to the death of a Porterville woman, on Monday, at about 7:10 AM.

A Toyota 4Runner, driven by Olivia Thomason, was traveling eastbound on Avenue 368, north of Visalia.  She drove into the intersection of Ave 368 and Road 80, because the traffic signal light was green.

As the Toyota was driving through the intersection, a Kenworth semi truck collided with the vehicle.  The big rig, which was driven by Navor Hernandez, of Bakersfield, was headed south on Road 80, when Hernandez ran the red light.  The semi was reported to have been traveling at 55 miles per hour, when it struck the Toyota.

The collision caused the 4Runner to crash into a Chevy Blazer that was across the roadway.  The Chevrolet was driven by William Celaya, of Dinuba.

Thomason died at the scene of the accident.  William Celaya was not hurt in the incident.  Hernandez sustained moderate injuries.  He was taken to the hospital by ambulance.

If you need legal counseling or representation for this accident, please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier, of Visalia, just miles from the scene of the collision. Our office is located on Caldwell Avenue. 559-713-0159 or www.nelsonrozier.com