Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Community Impact
Judge Rejects Bail Reduction for Driver Accused in Deadly Coos County Collision
A fatal crash in Coos County involving a college softball team bus killed two people, including a student and coach. The driver, John Dowdy, faces serious charges and remains in custody on $2 million bail.
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Investigators Probe Fatal Traffic Collision on Southeast Division Street in Portland
A fatal head-on collision occurred on Southeast Division Street near 119th Avenue in Portland, leaving one person dead and another hospitalized. The Portland Police Bureau’s Major Crash Team is investigating.
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Authorities Identify Pedestrian Tragically Killed in April Collision in Oregon
Anthony Nez Jr., 25, was struck and killed by a vehicle on North Going Street in Portland on April 21, 2025. The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with authorities as the investigation continues.
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Tragic Collision on Highway 26 Claims Life of Madras Motorcyclist, Identified by Oregon State Police
A 36-year-old Madras man was killed in a motorcycle collision with a pickup truck on Highway 26 near Dover Lane, with Oregon State Police citing an unsafe pass as the primary cause.
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Tragic Explosion in Lebanon, Oregon: One Fatality from Burning Car Incident
A deadly car explosion in Lebanon, Oregon on May 24, 2025, claimed one life and injured two firefighters. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, which involved multiple vehicles.
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After Killing Four and Taking a Hostage, Man Faces Life in Custody Across the United States
Oen Evan Nicholson, who killed four people and kidnapped a woman during a 2021 mental health-fueled crime spree, has been sentenced to life under psychiatric custody in Oregon.
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Portland Man Indefinitely Committed to State Hospital After Insanity Verdict in Triple Homicide
Joseph Banks, responsible for killing three and injuring four in a string of Portland shootings in 2022, has been found guilty except for insanity and committed indefinitely to the Oregon State Hospital.
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Southern Oregon Residents Face Flooding and Landslides Amidst Intense Rainfall
Widespread flooding and landslides in Douglas and Jackson counties have resulted in multiple rescues, highway closures, and at least one death, prompting state emergency response escalation and raising potential personal injury legal issues.
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Klamath Falls E-Bike Rider Dies After Collision at Busy Intersection; Investigation Ongoing
A 48-year-old man riding an electric bicycle died after colliding with a vehicle in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The incident raises awareness about safety and legal issues surrounding bicycle and e-bike accidents in Oregon.
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Legal Action Blames Lane County for 2023 Crash Fatality of Oregon State Student
The family of an Oregon State student who died in a 2023 crash is suing Lane County, claiming failures in supervising the driver's post-prison conditions. The lawsuit emphasizes potential wrongful death and negligence claims.
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