Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Emergency Response
Milwaukie Officers Cleared in Shooting Case of 21-Year-Old As Grand Jury Reaches Decision
A Clackamas County grand jury has declined to indict two Milwaukie police officers in the 2023 shooting of Hunter Newton, a 21-year-old man shot during a traffic stop. The incident raises significant questions about use of force and delayed medical care.
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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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Vehicle Crash with Utility Pole Closes Center Street Near Oregon State Capitol
A van collided with a utility pole in Salem on April 25, sending one person to the hospital and causing street closures and potential power outages near the Oregon State Capitol.
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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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Tragic Baker County Crash Claims Life of Oregon Man, Raising Concerns Over Road Safety
Jonathan Roger Schmeck, 25, died in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Oregon 7 near Baker County on March 24. The incident raises important safety and legal considerations under Oregon personal injury and wrongful death laws.
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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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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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Severe Winds Cause Tree Collapse at University of Oregon, Prompting Statewide Advisory
A University of Oregon student was injured by a falling tree amid a statewide wind advisory, prompting safety measures and raising legal questions about premises liability.
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Massive 100-Car Pileup in Oregon: Drivers Stranded Amid Treacherous Whiteout Conditions
A severe whiteout snowstorm on I-84 near Multnomah Falls, Oregon, resulted in a significant vehicle pileup involving up to 30 vehicles, causing injuries and extensive highway closures.
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Fatal I-84 Truck Collision in Union County Leaves Two Dead, One Injured
Two truck drivers were killed and another injured in a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 84 near milepost 279 in Union County, Oregon. The crash involved three commercial trucks and is under investigation by Oregon State Police.
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