Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Comparative Negligence
Tragic Bicyclist Fatality in Washington Park Highlights Safety Concerns for Cyclists
A bicyclist lost his life in Washington Park after a downhill crash involving a BMX-style bike and an attempt to navigate between large boulders. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
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Tragic Lloyd Neighborhood Crash: Victim Identified Amid New Details of the Incident
A 24-year-old Portland man was killed and another injured after a late-night collision involving a tractor-trailer and a Lime e-scooter in the Lloyd neighborhood. Alcohol impairment is under investigation.
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Highway 18 Reopens After Accident, Traffic Remains Slow Between Salem and Oregon Coast
A crash along Highway 18 near milepost 30 briefly shut down traffic in both directions east of Grand Ronde on May 26, 2025, renewing attention to safety on the busy route between Salem and the Oregon Coast.
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Oregon's Click It or Ticket Campaign: Sheriff’s Offices Boost Seat Belt Enforcement Statewide
Oregon police departments, including Crook County Sheriff's Office, are joining the national 'Click It or Ticket' campaign to boost seat belt use and prevent injuries and fatalities during the busy Memorial Day travel period.
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Two Hospitalized Following Serious Crash on Highway 213 in Oregon City
Early morning crash on Highway 213 in Oregon City sends two people to the hospital following a collision between a pickup truck and a sedan.
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Salem to Oregon Coast Highway Reopens Following Collision, Traffic Restored to Normal
A multi-car crash closed Highway 18 in both directions east of Grand Ronde on Wednesday, prompting a response from emergency crews and Oregon Department of Transportation warnings.
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Fatal Crash on Oregon Route 18 Near Highway 99W Claims Life of Newberg Man
A two-vehicle collision on Oregon Route 18 near Dayton resulted in the death of 45-year-old Francisco Nava of Newberg after his vehicle spun into oncoming traffic and was struck by an RV. The incident raises potential issues of roadway safety and liability under Oregon law.
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Oregon Football Player Daylen Austin Charged in Fatal Eugene Hit-And-Run Involving Pedestrian
Daylen Austin, a University of Oregon football player, has been charged with felony hit-and-run after allegedly striking and killing a pedestrian in Eugene. Legal and public safety concerns arise in the wake of the April 15 crash.
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Bend Teen's Drowning: Jury Finds Multiple Parties Negligent in 2021 Wrongful Death Case
A Deschutes County jury awarded under $20,000 in a wrongful death lawsuit after determining shared negligence among the teen victim, his mother, the driver, Walmart, and an underage alcohol buyer in a 2021 crash at Wickiup Reservoir.
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