Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Commercial Truck Accidents
Tragic Collision in Portland's Lloyd District Claims Life of Pedestrian Involved with Truck
One pedestrian was killed and another seriously injured when a tractor-trailer struck them in Portland’s Lloyd District early Sunday morning. The driver initially fled the scene but was later detained by police.
Read MoreAug. 17, 2025 Photo by Portland Police Bureau By Staff Writer Updated Aug. 17, 2025, 6:01 a.m.
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Tragic Motorcycle Collision in North Portland Sparks Major Crash Team Investigation
A motorcyclist died after losing control and colliding with a semi-truck in North Portland. Authorities say speed and track conditions contributed. Legal issues may include wrongful death and motorcycle accident liability.
Read MoreJune 24, 2025 By Staff Writer Updated July 5, 2025, 10:28 a.m.
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Tragic Highway Fatalities Strike Polk County: an OSP Report on Recent Accidents
A series of deadly collisions across Oregon, including car, truck, and motorcycle crashes, have left multiple families mourning. These incidents raise key legal issues under Oregon personal injury and wrongful death law.
Read MoreJune 19, 2025 Photo by Philomath News By Staff Writer Updated June 19, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
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Tragic I-5 Accident Near Ashland Results in Fatality of California Man
A two-vehicle collision on I-5 near Ashland resulted in the death of a 74-year-old California man and raised potential issues of negligence under Oregon personal injury law.
Read MoreJune 18, 2025 Photo by KVAL By Staff Writer Updated June 18, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
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Over 100 Oregon Truck Drivers Banned for Weigh Station Evasion: Safety Concerns Rise
Oregon officials have cited more than 100 commercial truck drivers and temporarily removed them from service after they bypassed open weigh stations, raising significant concerns about truck safety compliance and public roadway risks.
Read MoreJune 11, 2025 Photo by Yahoo News By Staff Writer Updated June 11, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
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Deadly Collision on Highway 30 Prompts Response from Major Crash Investigation Team
A deadly crash on Northwest St. Helens Road in Portland on June 9, 2025, involved an SUV rear-ending a semi-truck, resulting in the driver's death and serious injuries to a passenger.
Read MoreJune 9, 2025 Photo by Portland Police Bureau By Staff Writer Updated June 11, 2025, 8:18 p.m.
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California Trucker Sentenced to 48 Years for Fatal Crash with Oregon Farmworkers' Van
Lincoln Smith, a California truck driver, was sentenced to over 48 years for a 2023 collision on I-5 near Albany, Oregon, that killed seven farmworkers and injured others. Legal consequences highlight Oregon’s approach to wrongful death and personal injury.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2025 Photo by CNN By Staff Writer Updated March 29, 2025, 9:33 a.m.
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Highway 18 Collision Disrupts Travel Between Oregon Coast and Salem, Causes Major Delays
A major crash has shut down Highway 18 in both directions near Lincoln City, Oregon, cutting off a key route between the Oregon Coast and the Willamette Valley and raising potential personal injury issues under Oregon law.
Read MoreFeb. 27, 2025 Photo by Statesman Journal By Staff Writer Updated March 29, 2025, 9:33 a.m.
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Oregon Truck Driver Convicted of Manslaughter in Fatal I-5 Crash That Killed Seven 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.
Read MoreFeb. 5, 2025 Photo by Yahoo News By Staff Writer Updated March 29, 2025, 9:42 a.m.
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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.
Read MoreJan. 28, 2025 Photo by oregonlive By Staff Writer Updated Feb. 18, 2025, 2:46 p.m.