Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Criminal Acts Involving Vehicles
Hit-And-Run Incident: Minivan Strikes Motorcycle on Oregon Highway, Sparks Investigation
A motorcyclist was sideswiped by a minivan in a suspected intentional hit-and-run incident caught on dashcam video in Oregon. The Beaverton Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with the collision.
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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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Tragic Confrontation in Oregon: Man Killed While Facing Alleged Thief, Police Report
Stephen Hayes, 38, was killed in Hood River after confronting a suspected vehicle thief who struck him with a truck while fleeing. Authorities have arrested two individuals, and the case raises potential wrongful death implications under Oregon law.
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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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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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Oregon Ducks Player Daylen Austin's Trial Delayed in Fatal Hit-And-Run Incident
The trial of Oregon Ducks player Daylen Austin in a fatal hit-and-run case has been postponed to August 14 due to newly released discovery materials.
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Charges Filed Against Driver in High-Speed Pursuit Resulting in Serious Injury to Another Motorist
A high-speed police chase in Eugene, Oregon, resulted in severe injuries when Martin Raymond Moreno crashed, leading to multiple charges. The injured Toyota driver required emergency surgery.
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Oregon Toddler Dies from Suspected Fentanyl, Mother Involved in Carjacking
A Portland mother, Mary Jacobo, faces serious charges following an armed carjacking incident two weeks after her toddler's suspected fentanyl overdose. The case highlights potential legal complexities in Oregon personal injury law.
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Oregon Man Arrested on Felony Charges After Machete Assault
A recent machete attack at Gateway Green Park, Portland, has resulted in serious injuries and felony assault charges for the assailant.
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Woman Faces Charges After Fatal Dog Attack Incident
A Portland woman faces felony charges following a tragic dog attack in December that resulted in the death of a young boy.
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