Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Three Car Collision Ends in Serious Injury near Kingsburg

January 27, 2012- A woman was injured in a crash involving three vehicles, just minutes from Fresno, near Kingsburg. The accident happened on Friday, at about 8:00 AM.

Mary Jo Reid, of Selma, was traveling east on Mountain View Avenue, when Alexandra Alves, of Kingsburg, was westbound on Mountain View. Alves, waited to turn south onto Academy Avenue, when she was rear-ended by a third vehicle.

The third vehicle's driver, Adriana Gonzales, hit Alves hard enough, that the impact pushed it into the oncoming lane. This caused Alves' and Reid's cars to collide head-on.

Reid suffered serious injuries. She was taken to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno. It is reported that she was still in bad condition on Saturday.

Alves and Gonzales received minor injuries in the collision.

I am a personal injury lawyer, in Visalia, just miles from Kingsburg. Ready to meet all your legal needs. Please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Head-on Collision on McHenry Avenue in Modesto

January 25, 2012- A head-on crash happened in Modesto, on Wednesday evening. The accident occurred at about 6:00 PM.

A man driving a green Saturn, was southbound on McHenry Avenue, just south of Floyd Avenue. While a female driver, driving a white Oldsmobile sedan, was traveling north on McHenry Ave.

The Oldsmobile driver was in the middle turn lane, when it veered into the southbound lane and hit the Saturn head-on.



The female driver received moderate injuries, and the male driver suffered major injuries. Both were taken by ambulance to the hospital.

Please give me a call if you need legal representation or a consultation. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, south of Modesto.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Crash on Highway 99 Involving Truck Pulling a Horse Trailer

January 26, 2012- An accident on Highway 99 in Turlock, north of Fresno, blocked traffic for about an hour, on Thursday. The crash happened at about 6:00 PM.

The collision occurred in the northbound lanes of the freeway, near the Main Street on-ramp. Two vehicles, one pulling a horse trailer, crashed into eachother.

After the impact of the crash, the vehicles caught on fire.

North and southbound lanes were closed until the wreckage could be cleared.

No information on any injuries. The Highway Patrol reported that there were no horses in the trailer.

I am a personal injury lawyer, serving the central valley. Please give me a call, Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Elderly Pedestrian Hit and Killed by Truck near Madera

January 23, 2012- A pedestrian was killed in a crash on Monday, near Madera, north of Fresno. The accident happened just before 6:00 PM.

Jo Jung Chan, 79, was walking across the middle of Adell Street, east of Owens Street, carrying a bag of groceries.

Federico Cabral, of Madera, was traveling east on Adell St., in his 1993 Ford ranger. It is reported that he was about 13 feet in front of Chan before he was able to react.

The pickup truck struck Chan as he was crossing the road.

Chan suffered major injuries and died at the scene of the collision.

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Highway 99 Fatality South of Tulare

January 21, 2012- An accident on Highway 99, south of Visalia, leads to fatality. The crash occurred at about 5:54 PM, on Saturday.

Carlos Contreras, of North Hollywood, was driving a 1998 Kia sedan southbound on Highway 99, near Tulare. It is reported that the Kia was traveling at about 70 mph in the slow lane.

Raymond Huff Jr., of Bakersfield, was driving a pickup truck pulling a trailer carrying a boat, southbound on the highway as well.

Huff pulled his pickup into the fast lane to try to pass a semi truck. While the pickup was passing the big rig, Contreras made an abrupt left-turning movement. This caused the Kia to swerve across the fast lane and enter the center median.

Contreras continued traveling south on the median and lost control veering back into the fast lane, and collided with the boat trailer on Huff's vehicle.

The impact caused both the Kia and the pickup truck to roll over into the median. With the pickup's boat and trailer detaching from the vehicle and ended up blocking traffic in the fast lane of the freeway.

Contreras was not wearing his seat belt, and was thrown from the sedan. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision.

Huff, and his passenger Michael Meier of Bakersfield, were wearing their safety restraints. They suffered minor injuries, but refused medical attention.

If you need a lawyer please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury specialist handling all types of crashes. I am located in Visalia 559-713-0159.

Friday, January 27, 2012

Bicyclist Seriously Hurt in a Crash in Merced

January 24, 2012- A biker was hit by a car in Merced, on Tuesday night.

Alecio Felix was riding his bike down Alpine Street, just east of G Street. The driver of a red 2005 Toyota did not see Alecio as she was also traveling down Alpine St, and ran into him.

Reportedly the driver told the police that she did not see Felix, who was riding in the middle of the street. He was wearing dark clothing, and did not have any lights on his bicycle.


Felix suffered major injuries and was airlifted to a Modesto hospital for treatment.

I am a personal injury lawyer, in Visalia, south of Merced. Ready to meet all your legal needs. Please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Car and Milk Truck Collision Kills One in Hanford

January 25, 2012- A fatal crash occurred in Hanford on Wednesday, west of Visalia. The accident happened at about 9:30 AM.

Ariel Marie Gieseman was driving a Nissan Sentra eastbound on Flint Avenue. With fog in the area, visibility was down to about 500 feet as Gieseman approached the Seventh Avenue intersection.

Dale Igou of Visalia, was driving a big rig carrying a tanker full of milk. He turned onto the road from a nearby dairy.

The semi almost completely entered the westbound lane on Flint Ave, when the Nissan slammed into the left-rear axle at a high rate of speed. The impact caused the Nissan to spin off onto an embankment.



Witnesses said that the Nissan was going at about 60-70 miles per hour, and Gieseman was holding something in her hand just before she hit the big rig.

Gieseman was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision. No reports on whether Igou was hurt.

The crash is still under investigation, but fog was a big contributor to the incident.

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. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

School Bus and Minivan Collide in Fresno

January 27, 2012- A minivan crashed into a school bus in central Fresno, on Friday. The accident happened at about 8 AM.

The minivan's driver was traveling north on Broadway Street, when he ran the red light at the intersection of Broadway and Belmont Avenue. The van collided with a school bus that was westbound on Belmont.

The impact of the crash caused the bus to slam into a utility pole at the corner of the streets.



Students and the bus driver were not hurt in the collision. The minivan driver was injured and taken to the local hospital.

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, 559-713-0159.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Big Rig Crashes and Spills Propane on Highway 178

January 21, 2012- A semi truck hauling 4,000 gallons of propane was involved in a crash on Highway 178, halfway between Bakersfield and Lake Isabella. The accident happened on Saturday, at about 3:00 PM.

A big rig lost control while traveling on Highway 178, near China Garden Road. It swerved and struck the side of the mountain, one mile west of Democrat Station.


The collision cause the rear-tank on the rig to spring a leak. The first arriving crews were able to isolate the hazard and contain it rather quickly. The highway was closed both directions to prevent any exposures, until the clean up was completed.

If you need legal help for this accident, please call Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Car Broadsided on Akers and White Lane in Bakersfield

January 22, 2012- a crash in Bakersfield injures five people and slows down traffic for many hours. The accident occurred on Sunday, at about 8:00 AM.

A green Saturn Coupe was headed eastbound on White Lane, when it failed to stop at a red light. The Saturn broadsided a grey Pontiac G6, which was northbound on Akers Road.


Three people in the Pontiac suffered serious injuries. While two people in the Saturn suffered moderate injuries. All were taken to Kern Medical Center.


Police reported that they believed the driver of the Saturn was driving under the influence of alcohol.

Please give me a call if you need legal representation or a consultation. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave, north of Bakersfield.
January 22, 2012- A roll-over crash happened on Highway 43, east of Pixley. The accident occurred on Sunday, at about 6:52 PM.

Linda Morales, of Bakersfield, was driving a 1996 Jeep Cherokee, southbound on Highway 43 near Avenue 108.

Susan Slaterlamp, of Lemoore, was driving a 1993 Ford Explorer north on Hwy 43. The Ford drifted into the southbound lane of the highway, into the oncoming traffic.

Morales swerved to avoid a head-on collision with the Ford, but lost control of the Jeep and it flipped over several times before coming to rest on the train tracks that run parallel to the highway.

Morales suffered minor injuries and was taken to Tulare Regional Medical Center. Her three boys, who were occupants in the Jeep, were uninjured.

Slaterlamp was not hurt and her vehicle was undamaged.

The accident caused an Amtrak train and a freight train to be delayed for several hours, while they cleared the SUV from the tracks and inspected the railroad tracks for any damage.

The cause of the crash is under investigation. No citations were issued at the scene.

If you need a lawyer please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury specialist handling all types of crashes. I am located in Visalia, north of Pixley 559-713-0159.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Roll-over Crash on Highway 99 in Bakersfield

January 23, 2012- Slick roads from the rain caused a crash on Highway 99, in Bakersfield. The accident happened on Monday morning.

A white Chevy pickup truck was traveling along Highway 99, when it hit water mixed with oil, on the roadway. The vehicle lost control and swerved over the freeway, before flipping, finally coming to rest on the right side of the road.


No other details about this collision are available at this time.

I am a personal injury lawyer, serving the central valley. Please give me a call, Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Woman Walking Her Bike Hit by Car in Fresno

January 20, 2012- A pedestrian was hit by a car in southeast Fresno, on Friday.

The woman was walking her bike across Kings Canyon Road. As she stepped off the median the driver of a blue vehicle ran her over.

Reports claim that the driver of the car did not see her. Officers said that he was not drunk and did have a valid license.

The woman received moderate to major injuries and was taken to Community Regional Medical Center.

Please give me a call if you need legal representation or a consultation. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave.

Car Slams into Almond Orchard near Highway 99 in Pixley

January 18, 2012- an early morning crash occurred east of Highway 99, in Pixley. The accident happened on Wednesday, at about 5:12 AM.

A man driving a Honda Civic was traveling on Avenue 96, when he lost control of the car. The Civic slammed into a tree in an almond orchard that was at the side of the road.

The impact of the collision caused major damage to the vehicle.

The man was seriously injured and had to be airlifted to the hospital.

If you need a lawyer please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury specialist handling all types of crashes. I am located in Visalia 559-713-0159.

Ice on Highway 99 Causes Traffice Collision

January 18, 2012- Icy roads causes crash on Highway 99, in Tulare County, south of Visalia. The accident happened on Wednesday at about 6:45 AM.

Highway 99, near Avenue 48 was the scene of multiple vehicles spinning out of control, from black ice on the roadway.

CalTrans came and scraped the ice after the collision was cleared up.

No word on whether anyone was injured in the incident.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Fog Related Crash in Hanford on Kansas Avenue

January 8, 2012- A fog related crash causes a three car pile-up, in Hanford, west of Visalia. The accident happened on Sunday, at about 12:25 AM.

Guillermo Miranda was traveling eastbound on Kansas Avenue, past 12th Avenue, when he tried to pass a slow moving Honda Accord in front of him.

Reports said that at the time of the crash, thick fog made it difficult to see past 500 feet.

As Miranda's Chevy moved into the opposing lane he saw a Honda Civic headed straight toward him. Miranda accelerated and tried to get around the Accord in time, but crashed into the front end of the Civic.

The impact of the collision caused the Chevy to spin around, and slammed into the left side of the Accord that he had been trying to pass.

Miranda suffered serious injuries, and his passenger, Angela Miranda, sustained moderate injuries. Both were taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center, in Visalia.

The three occupants of the Civic; Roman Martinez, Arnolfo Leon, and Maria Leon, of Delano, were also injured and taken to Community Regional Medical center, in Fresno.

The Accord's driver, Martha Calderon received minor injuries and sought medical attention on her own.

I am a personal injury lawyer, in Visalia, just miles from Hanford. Ready to meet all your legal needs. Please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Truck Rolls into a Canal in Kings County

January 15, 2012- a man was ejected from his vehicle in an accident, early Sunday morning in Kings County.

Keith Grimm was traveling down a dirt road, in his pick up truck, near a canal. He lost control of the vehicle. The truck flipped several times and came to rest on its roof in the canal. Where Grimm was thrown from the truck.

Grimm suffered major injuries and was airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.

The CHP have reported that alcohol was a key factor in the crash.

I am a personal injury lawyer, serving the central valley. Please give me a call, Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Woman Crashes into Wall after Trying to Evade the Police

January 12, 2012- A car chase ends in a crash in Tulare, on Thursday, at 12:45 AM.

Stella Castro, was leaving in a Chevy Tahoe, onto Tulare Avenue. She was under suspicion of drunk driving, and an officer attempted to pull her over. But the Chevy sped off and continued eastbound on Tulare.

The SUV ran a stop sign, and later a traffic light at Tulare and West Street, while the police pursued the vehicle.

A few minutes later Castro crashed in the 100 block of Sycamore Avenue. The Chevy hit a brick wall.

Castro was arrested for drunken driving and evading a peace officer.

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, 559-713-0159.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Accident on Highway 180 near Peach Avenue in Fresno

January 13, 2012- A man suffered serious injury after his car crashed in east central Fresno, on Friday. The accident occurred at about 11 PM.

The man was traveling on Highway 180. He attempted to exit onto the Peach Avenue off-ramp, but failed to make the curve. The car slammed into the bushes and a large piece of metal debris.

After the crash he was well enough to call 911, before being taken to Community Regional Medical Center for treatment.

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Jeep Collides with Semi Truck on Highway 33

January 10, 2012- A fatal accident occurred on Highway 33, Tuesday night.

Jose Samuel Zazueta Beltran, of Gustine, was driving a Jeep northbound on Highway 33. He attempted to pass a big rig that was in front of him, near the intersection of Snyder Road. Beltran drove right into another semi truck, driven by Sabel Perez, of Fresno, headed south of the roadway.

The collision of the two vehicles caused the big rig to swerve off the road and into a power pole.

Beltran died at the scene of the crash.

A passenger in the Jeep, Fabian Savala, received moderate injuries. He was medi-flighted to Memorial Medical Center in Modesto.

Perez was not injured in the accident.

If you need a lawyer please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury specialist handling all types of crashes. I am located in Visalia, north of Modesto 559-713-0159.

Motorcyclist Dies after Collision with SUV in Modesto

January 12, 2012- A motorcyclist died after a crash with a sport utility vehicle, in Modesto, on Thursday. The accident happened at 9:45 PM.

Aaron Glen Carrillo, was driving a 2005 Suzuki GSX-R on Tully Road, headed north. Gary Silva, was driving a black Nissan Pathfinder, southbound on Tully Rd.

Silva made a left turn onto West Union Avenue, as the motorcycle was coming into the intersection. The two vehicles collided, causing Carrillo to be thrown 30 feet off the bike. He landed over a fence, in a nearby backyard.

Carrillo was majorly hurt and taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries. It is reported that he was wearing a helmet.

Silva was not injured.

Attorney John Rozier is your personal injury lawyer. Please give me a call 559-713-0159. I am located in Visalia on Caldwell Ave.

Deadly Crash in Kern River Canyon on Highway 178

January 13, 2012- A crash on Highway 178 near Bakersfield, leaves one man dead. The accident happened on Friday, at about 6:20 AM.

David Mitchell, of Weldon, was driving in a 1999 BMW with passenger Jeffrey Soulsberg Soulsbery, of Ridgecrest, on Highway 178, through Kern River Canyon. The single-vehicle collision occurred near Powerhouse No. 1, about one half mile past the mouth of the canyon.

Mitchell lost control of the car, and it veered off the roadway, and hit the canyon wall on the opposite side. The car then crashed down into the canyon, landing on its roof.


Mitchell suffered serious injuries and was taken to Kern Medical Center. He later died at the hospital.

Soulsbery received moderate injuries and also taken to Kern Medical.

I am a personal injury lawyer, in Visalia, just miles from Bakersfield. Ready to meet all your legal needs. Please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Stolen Car Runs into Building in Fresno

January 16, 2012- A stolen vehicle crashed into the side of a building, in Fresno, on Monday. The crash happened at about 1:00 AM.

The Fresno Police tried to pull over the stolen Honda, but the suspect refused to stop and lost control of the car. The vehicle drove into a building with a sign that read, "The Exit" painted on the wall, at Belmont Avenue and Calaveras Avenue.


The driver and another passenger attempted to run after the accident, but officers quickly arrested them.

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, 559-713-0159.

Turlock Woman Seriously Injured While Crossing the Road

January 10, 2012- A woman was struck by a car, in Turlock, north of Fresno, on Tuesday. The accident occurred at about 8:00 AM.

The pedestrian was crossing the street in the crosswalk, on English Avenue. The vehicle hit her at a speed of about 20 mph.

The woman suffered serious injuries in the crash, and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Two Men Killed in Crash on Highway 140 East of Merced

January 14, 2012- Two men were killed in a head-on crash, on Highway 140, near Chase Ranch, northeast of Fresno. The accident occurred on Saturday at about 6:20 PM, east of the Merced-Mariposa county line.

William Ruport, of Mariposa, was driving a Mitsubishi truck west on Highway 140, with passenger Johnny Miller of Modesto. It is reported they were going 10 mph over the 45 mph speed limit.

As the pickup was coming around a curve, it crossed over the double yellow lines into the other lane on traffic. The truck slammed into a Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra, traveling east, driven by Daniel Fournier, of Mariposa.


Ruport and Miller were pronounced dead at the scene of the collision.

Fournier sustained minor injuries and was taken to John C. Fremont Hospital in Mariposa. Fournier's passenger, Charles Heckinger of Roselle, Ill., suffered major injuries. He was airlifted to Memorial Medical Center in Modesto.

If you need legal counseling or representation for this accident, please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier, of Visalia, just south of Fresno, 559-713-0159.

Semi Truck Slams into Side of an SUV in Fresno

January 13, 2012-  A crash in southeast Fresno injures one woman seriously, on Friday, at about 11:15 AM.

An SUV, driven by Karla Santiesteban, was traveling south on Maple Avenue when she drove through the intersection of Maple and Jensen Avenue.

An eastbound big rig, driven by Wesley Nolan Ellis, of Tulare, ran the red light at the intersection and slammed into the SUV's passenger side.

The SUV's passenger, Teresa Santiesteban, suffered major injuries and was taken to Community Regional Medical Center.

Ellis, and Karla Santiesteban both sustained minor injuries.

If you need a lawyer please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury specialist handling all types of crashes. I am located in Visalia 559-713-0159.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

19 Year-Old Man Dies in Crash on Highway 43

January 12, 2012- A Corcoran man was killed in a crash Thursday, on Highway 43 near Laton, northwest of Visalia, at about 5:30 AM.

Andres Walle Escamilla, 19, was driving his Mazda Miata north, just past Cairo Avenue. He tried to pass a slow moving vehicle, and merged into oncoming traffic. He slammed head-on into a Nissan Altima, driven by Susan Pulido, of Merced.

The Miata continued on in the southbound lane, after colliding with the Nissan, and then hit a Honda Civic, driven by Alejandro Tapia, before finally stopping.


Escamilla was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

Pulido suffered major injuries. She was taken to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno for treatment.

Tapia was not injured in the collision.

The crash blocked traffic on the highway for over an hour before reopening.

Investigators are looking into how fast Escamilla was going and why he attempted to pass when other vehicles were in the southbound lane. The California Highway Patrol said that there was no fog, and the road was clear.

Drugs and alcohol are not considered to be factors in the crash.

I am a personal injury lawyer, in Visalia, just miles from Highway 43. Ready to meet all your legal needs. Please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Head-on Collision on Highway 33 near Los Banos

January 10, 2012- A man was killed in a crash Tuesday, near Los Banos, northwest of Fresno, at about 7:40 PM.

Jose Samuel Beltran, was driving his Jeep north on Highway 33. As he neared Snyder Road, Beltran attempted to pass a northbound semi truck, but slammed head-on into another big rig headed south on the highway.

The Jeep drove off the roadway, after colliding with the rig, and hit a power pole.

Beltran was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. His passenger, Fabian Savala, suffered moderate injuries.

The driver of the semi, Sabel Perez of Fresno, was not hurt.

If you need legal counseling or representation for this accident, please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier, of Visalia, just miles south of Fresno, 559-713-0159.
January 10, 2012- An accident on Highway 99, in Bakersfield, causes a metal pipe to go through car's windshield, on Tuesday morning.

Marcus Kasprzyk, of Turlock, was driving on Highway 99 at about 65 mph. He was just south of Olive Drive, almost to his exit, when a pipe in the back of a black Dodge truck dislodged, and speared the windshield of his car.



The CHP reported that the pipe would've impaled Kasprzyk, had it not hit the steering wheel of his vehicle.

Kasprzyk suffered minor injuries from the crash and was taken to Mercy Hospital.

I am a personal injury lawyer, serving the central valley. Please give me a call, Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Pedestrian Hit While Crossing Tulare Avenue in Visalia

January 9, 2012- A woman was hit by a car as she was crossing the road in Visalia, on Monday, at about 5:40 PM.

The pedestrian, Charlene Garmon, was crossing Tulare Avenue, headed north, just past Garden Street, when she was struck by a 2001 Kia Rio, driven by Brett Hawley, that was traveling westbound.


She was seriously injured and taken first to Kaweah Delta Medical, and then Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno. She died in the hospital from her injuries.

The 43 year-old male driver was not hurt in the accident.

The crash is now under investigation.

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. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Friday, January 13, 2012

Two Men Injured in a Cell Phone Related Crash on Hwy 41

January 9, 2012- An answered cell phone leads to a crash on Highway 41, in Madera County, Monday afternoon.

Neal Patrick Oliver, of Ahwahnee, was driving a Toyota Camry on Highway 41, south of Road 426. While he was driving, Oliver reached down to pick up his ringing cell phone and drifted to the right shoulder of the highway. The Camry smashed into a parked big rig on the side of the road.

Oliver received minor injuries.

A passenger in the Toyota, Joseph Henry Criswell, of Oakhurst, suffered major injuries. He was medi-flighted to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.

If you need legal counseling or representation for this accident, please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier, of Visalia, just miles from Fresno, 559-713-0159.

Modesto Crash Involving a School Bus and Car

January 9, 2012- A crash between a school bus and a car leaves one woman in critical condition, in Modesto, on Monday, at about 10:30 AM.

Dorothea Strobel, 78, was driving her Honda on G Street, toward downtown Modesto. She did not stop at the posted stop sign, at the intersection of G and 13th Street.

Strobel drove across three lanes of traffic and was hit by a Modesto City Schools bus. It is reported that the bus was traveling at 30 mph.



The driver of the bus, Alice Nelson of Ripon, and a 15 year-old passenger were not injured in the accident.

Strobel suffered major injuries and was taken to Doctors Medical Center. Her condition at this time is not known.

I am a personal injury lawyer, serving the central valley. Please give me a call, Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Child Killed While Trying to Cross Street in Bakersfield

January 6, 2012- An 11 year-old boy was hit and killed Friday, in Bakersfield, at approximately 6 PM.

David De Santiago ran across the roadway of Brundage Lane, as traffic was oncoming. A 56 year-old man driving a pickup truck hit Santiago as he was in the street.

Santiago suffered serious injuries and was rushed to Kern Medical Center. He died at the hospital about an hour later.

The police reported that the driver was not cited in the crash.

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, north of Bakersfield. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Northwest Bakersfield

January 9, 2012- A motorcycle accident leads to one man's death in northwest Bakersfield, on Monday, at about 5:00 AM.

Jonathan Hill, was riding on his motorcycle, when his bike broadsided a car. The car was driven by Francisco Baragan Duran, of Delano.


The crash occurred at the intersection of 7th Standard Road and Zerker Road, when one of the vehicles ran a red light.

Hill was pronounced dead at the scene. Duran suffered minor injuries.

If you need legal counseling or representation for this accident, please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier, of Visalia, just north of Bakersfield, 559-713-0159.

Fatality on Highway 198 After Truck Hits Tree

January 7, 2012- A fatal crash occurred on Highway 198, miles from Visalia, on Saturday at about 9:30 PM.

John Tallan, of Farmersville, was driving a 1993 Chevy pickup truck west on Highway 198.

Tallan lost control of his truck, and drove across the shoulder of the highway before slamming into a tree. It is reported that the Chevy caught fire after the impact.

Tallan was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

The CHP reported that cellphone use looks to have been a factor in the collision.

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. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Semi Carrying Oranges Overturns on Highway 99 Off-ramp

January 6, 2012- A big rig accident occurred on the Highway 99 off-ramp, in Tulare, on Friday, just before 2 PM.

The semi truck, carrying 39 tons of oranges, was traveling southbound on Highway 99. The truck tried to exit the highway to Paige Avenue. The driver took the turn at too high of a speed, and lost control, causing the semi to overturn.

The big rig came to rest on the drivers side, and the trailer took down a traffic sign and part of the fencing near the off-ramp.


The driver received minor injuries in the crash, and was taken to Tulare Regional Medical for treatment.

I am a personal injury lawyer, in Visalia, just miles from Tulare. Ready to meet all your legal needs. Please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Minivan Runs into Grocery Store in Visalia

January 8, 2012- Two elderly people were injured in an accident, in Visalia, Sunday afternoon, after hitting a building.

A minivan, driven by Joyce Warrick, 84, was in the Savemart parking lot on West Noble Avenue. She was reversing from a handicapped parking spot, released the brake and hit the gas pedal. The white van crashed into the west entrance of the grocery store.


Warrick and her husband, 91, suffered minor injuries in the crash, and were taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center.

Savemart's doors were damaged and are blocked off until they can be repaired.

Attorney John Rozier is your personal injury lawyer. Please give me a call 559-713-0159. I am located in Visalia on Caldwell Ave.

Dump Truck Crash Injures Two People in Auberry

January 8, 2012- A dump truck crash hurts two people near Auberry, northeast of Fresno, on Sunday, at about 2 PM.

A dump truck was traveling on Highway 168, near Beal Fire Road, when it hit a guardrail, and went over the embankment. The dump section of the truck, became partially detached in the accident.

Two occupants in the vehicle were seriously hurt and flown to Community Regional Medical Center for treatment.

I am a personal injury lawyer, in Visalia, just miles from Fresno. Ready to meet all your legal needs. Please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Update: Drunk Driving Fatality near Los Banos

December 31, 2011- An update to the drunk driving accident that ended in one fatality, in the Los Banos area, at about 7:30 PM on Saturday.

The passenger that was killed has been identified as Ricky Lee Lowe Jr.

The driver Kurt Knapp, of Turlock, was driving his Chevy Silverado on Santa Fe Grade. The truck drifted off the right shoulder of the roadway. Knapp lost control and the truck flipped in the swamp area west of the road.

Lowe died at the scene of the crash. Knapp suffered serious injuries. It is reported that he remains in stable condition.

If you need a lawyer please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury specialist handling all types of crashes. I am located in Visalia, south of Los Banos 559-713-0159.

Pedestrian Hit by Car in Downtown Visalia

January 6, 2012- A pedestrian was injured after a crash on Friday, in downtown Visalia, at about 1 PM.

A woman was walking across the street at the intersection of Locust Street and Main Street, when she was hit by an oncoming vehicle.

The pedestrian suffered minor injuries to her left wrist. The driver of the car was not injured.

Please give me a call if you need legal representation or a consultation. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave.

Car Hits Tree on Shaw Avenue in Fresno

January 6, 2012- A car slams into a tree in northwest Fresno, on Friday, at about 7 AM.

A woman, driving a blue compact car, lost control of her vehicle as she was driving on Shaw Avenue, west of Palm Avenue. The car jumped the curb and smashed into a tree.


The woman suffered only minor injuries. The car was heavily damaged in the crash.

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, 559-713-0159.

Woman Crashes Car into Building in Visalia

January 4, 2012- A car crashed into a building in north Visalia, on Wednesday morning.

A woman, driving a white BMW, was driving into the parking lot of Soco's Beauty Salon, on First Avenue and Locust Street.

As she was parking her car, she overshot the curb and slammed into the business. It is reported that the business was closed at the time of the crash.

She was not injured in the accident. No word on how much damage was done to the salon.

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Monday, January 9, 2012

Fatal Crash Northwest of Bakersfield on East Lerdo Highway

December 31, 2011- A young man suffered fatal injuries after a crash near Shafter, northwest of Bakersfield. The accident happened at 11:40 AM, on Saturday.

Adrian Trujillo, 20, was driving his car on East Lerdo Highway, near Cherry Avenue, when he crashed into a tree.

Trujillo was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision. A male passenger in the vehicle suffered moderate injuries. He was taken to Kern Medical Center.

Reports said that both occupants were wearing their seat belts.

If you need a lawyer please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury specialist handling all types of crashes. I am located in Visalia 559-713-0159.

One Person Killed in a Drunk Driving Accident, near Bakersfield

January 1, 2012- An accident results in the death of an Arvin woman, after being hit by a possible drunk driver, on Sunday, at about 3:30 PM. The crash occurred near Lamont, southeast of Bakersfield.

A Bakersfield man was driving a red truck on Edison Highway, when he ran a stop sign at DiGiorgio Road. He slammed into the side of a white truck, driven by a 58 year-old male who was a resident of Arvin.

Elicia Gutierrez, the passenger in the white truck, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision. The male driver was taken to Kern Medical Center, after suffering serious injuries.

No word on whether the Bakersfield driver was hurt.

Please give me a call if you need legal representation or a consultation. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave.

Truck Collides with Building South of Dinuba

January 2, 2012- A Ford truck crashed into a building south of Dinuba, just minutes from Visalia, at about 3 AM, on Monday.

A Ford F-150 was driving on Avenue 368, west of Road 80, when it crashed into a building just off the road.

The impact of the accident caused an occupant of the vehicle to be ejected.

The occupant sustained major injuries and was airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center, in Fresno.

I am a personal injury lawyer, serving the central valley. Please give me a call, Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Truck Crashes on Avenue 424 near Dinuba

January 1, 2012- A pickup truck crashed Sunday, northwest of Dinuba, miles from Visalia at about 7:00 AM.

The Toyota truck was traveling on Avenue 424, east of Santa Fe Railroad Crossing, when the single-vehicle crash occurred.

A woman in the truck suffered major injuries and was taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center.

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Thursday, January 5, 2012

Teenage Girl Hit as She was Crossing Street in Bakersfield

January 4, 2012- A 15 year-old pedestrian was hit by a car, in Bakersfield, at 4:00 AM, Tuesday.

Angeleigh Kumpel was crossing Panama Lane, at the intersection of Akers Road, on her way home from a friend's house. A woman, driving a Chevy Impala, struck her as she was walking.


Kumpel suffered major injuries and was taken to Kern Medical Center.

I am a personal injury lawyer, in Visalia, just miles from Bakersfield. Ready to meet all your legal needs. Please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Drunk Driving Fatality near Los Banos

December 31, 2011- A roll-over accident ended in one fatality, Saturday night, near Los Banos, northwest of Fresno. The crash occurred at about 7:30 PM.

Kurt Alan Knapp, of Turlock, was driving a 2002 Chevy Silverado truck northbound on Santa Fe Grade Road, just south of Gun Club Road, at about 55-60 mph.

The Chevy drifted off the road onto the right shoulder. Knapp over-corrected by turning the pickup to the left and lost control. The Chevy flipped over and came to rest on its roof in about 4 feet of water.

A 29 year-old passenger in the truck was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision.

Knapp sustained major injuries and had to be airlifted to Memorial Medical Center in Modesto.

Knapp is suspected to have been driving under the influence of alcohol.

If you need legal counseling or representation for this accident, please give me a call. Attorney John Rozier, of Visalia, just miles from Fresno, 559-713-0159.

Gas Line Hit by Car in Northeast Fresno

December 4, 2011- A car crash shut down a gas line in northeast Fresno, at about 10 AM.

A woman was taking a driving test, when she crashed her Honda into a large gas line, at the Department of Motor Vehicles. The accident forced the DMV to evacuate all occupants in the building.


The Sierra Lanes Bowling Alley across the street from the DMV, at Blackstone Avenue and Sierra Avenue also had to be cleared.

Fire crews have now reopened both buildings.

I am a personal injury lawyer, serving the central valley. Please give me a call, Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159.

Monday, January 2, 2012

Two Car Collision on Highway 65 near Strathmore

December 30, 2011- A crash on Highway 65, near Strathmore, caused one woman to suffer major injuries, on Friday at about 6:13 AM.

Jennifer Dawn Irons, of Exeter, was driving a 1993 Chevy southbound on Highway 65, just north of Avenue 196.

Santiago Cortez Anaya, was driving a 2002 Ford on the highway and made an unsafe lane change.

Irons was unable to avoid Anaya's vehicle and the two cars collided.

Melissa Acuna, a passenger in the Ford, was seriously injured and taken to Kaweah Delta Medical Center, in Visalia.

Irons received minor injuries and was also taken to Kaweah Delta Medical. While Anaya received minor injuries, but was not taken to the hospital.

It is reported that all three occupants of the vehicles were wearing seat belts, and alcohol was not a factor in the crash.

Please give me a call if you need legal representation or a consultation. Attorney John Rozier 559-713-0159. My firm is located in Visalia, on Caldwell Ave, northwest of Strathmore.

Fatal Crash with Semi Truck on Copus Road South of Bakersfield

December 30, 2011- A two-vehicle accident ends in one death, Friday morning, north of the Grapevine, miles from Bakersfield. The crash occurred on Copus Road, just off Interstate 5.

A Chevy Impala, driven by Eugene Wilfred Lewis, of SeaTac Washington, had just exited from northbound I-5 onto Copus Road, when it swerved into a semi truck's path. The big rig, driven by Rafael Hernandez, of Lindsay, was traveling east on Copus Rd.

The Chevy hit the left side of the rig, and killed Lewis on impact.


A passenger in the Impala, Dona Mae Costello, of Des Moines, Washington, suffered serious injuries. She was airlifted to Kern Medical Center.

Hernandez was not hurt in the collision.

If you need a lawyer please call Attorney John Rozier, your personal injury specialist handling all types of crashes. I am located in Visalia, north of Bakersfield 559-713-0159.