Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Driver Responsibility
Tragic I-84 Crash in Umatilla County Sparks Investigation by Oregon State Police
An 85-year-old Washington man was killed in a rollover crash on I-84 in Umatilla County after attempting an unsafe pass in a single-lane construction zone. Oregon State Police continue to investigate.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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Oregon Woman's First Court Appearance in Fatal Hit-And-Run of SLO Bicyclist
Vanessa Rose Noblitt of Oregon faces multiple felony charges in a San Luis Obispo hit-and-run crash that killed one bicyclist and injured another. Legal implications include DUI-related wrongful death and personal injury claims.
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15-Year-Old Willamina Girl Dies in Linn County Collision at Highway 22 Intersection
A fatal accident involving a 15-year-old Willamina girl occurred at the intersection of Highway 22 and Highway 20 in Linn County, highlighting legal concerns in personal injury cases.
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Oregon City Hit-And-Run: Driver Fleeing Scene with Festive Lights on Window Sought
Police in Oregon City are on the lookout for a driver involved in a hit-and-run who left a pedestrian injured. The vehicle, described as having 'Christmas lights in the rear window', fled the scene, prompting public assistance in the investigation.
Read MorePortland Woman Dies Weeks After Northeast Airport Way Crash, Marking City's 66th Traffic Fatality of the Year
In Portland, Oregon, a woman has died following injuries from a two-vehicle crash in November, marking the city's 66th traffic-related fatality in 2024.
Read MoreDUII Arrest: Suspect Rams Police Cruiser Before Fleeing Traffic Stop in Oregon
A DUII suspect was apprehended after a dangerous encounter with police on I-205 near Sunnyside Road, illustrating the risks of impaired driving in Oregon.
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