Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Commercial Truck Accidents
California Trucker Sentenced for Fatal Collision with Oregon Farmworkers, Resulting in Seven Deaths
Lincoln Smith, a California truck driver, receives a 48-year sentence for a fatal crash that killed seven farmworkers in Oregon. The case highlights serious legal issues surrounding reckless driving and substance use.
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Major Highway 18 Closure Affects Travel Between Oregon Coast and Salem Following Recent Crash
A crash on Highway 18 near Lincoln City led to a full closure, underscoring the importance of traffic safety in Oregon's busy corridors.
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Oregon Jury Convicts Trucker of Manslaughter in Tragic Crash That Claimed Lives of 7 Farmworkers
An Oregon jury has found a truck driver guilty of manslaughter in a crash that resulted in the death of seven farmworkers, marking one of the deadliest highway accidents in Oregon's history.
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Trial Begins for Trucker Accused of Causing Oregon Crash That Killed Seven Farmworkers
The trial of Lincoln Smith, a trucker charged with manslaughter after a fatal crash in Oregon, is underway, with his defense arguing he was asleep, not under the influence.
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Tragic Highway 30 Collision Claims Lives in Clatsop County
A fatal crash on Highway 30 in Clatsop County, involving a Mazda and two commercial vehicles, raises important legal and safety issues. The incident highlights the risks of unsafe passing and the potential for personal injury claims.
Read MoreTragic Interstate 5 Crash in Jackson County Claims Lives, Raising Safety Concerns
A fatal motorcycle crash on Interstate 5 in Jackson County, Oregon, involving a Suzuki motorcycle and a Peterbilt commercial vehicle, resulted in the death of the motorcyclist. Legal considerations include negligence and wrongful death claims.
Read MoreTragic Interstate 84 Collision Claims Life in Umatilla County: What You Need to Know
Recent incidents on Oregon's Interstate 84 resulted in the deaths of three pedestrians, underscoring the risks associated with pedestrian and commercial vehicle interactions.
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DUI Crash on Bob Straub Parkway Sparks Investigation by Lincoln County Deputies
A DUI crash on Bob Straub Parkway in Springfield, Oregon, resulted in injuries to both drivers involved. The driver of a Jeep Gladiator was cited for Driving Under the Influence after colliding with a semi-truck.
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Deadly Interstate 5 Collision Claims Lives in Linn County
Ryan Lee Bird, 40, of Eugene, tragically lost his life while bicycling on Interstate 5 in Linn County after being struck by a commercial truck. The accident raises important questions about roadway safety for bicyclists.
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Deadly Collision on Interstate 84 in Umatilla County Claims Lives
A tragic accident occurred on Interstate 84 in Umatilla County, involving a commercial vehicle that resulted in the deaths of Franklin Rufus Bevins and Ginger Elaine Bevins.
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