Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Fatal Traffic Incidents
Fatal Motorbike Accident Claims Life in Portland's Woodlawn Neighborhood
A motorcyclist died after a crash with a vehicle in Portland’s Woodlawn neighborhood, with further complications occurring during ambulance transport. Portland Police Bureau’s Major Crash Team is investigating.
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Identity Revealed: Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Woodlawn Neighborhood Accident
Robert Rodriguez Jr., 45, was fatally struck by a pickup truck on Northeast Columbia Boulevard in Portland’s Woodlawn Neighborhood. Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident.
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Investigation Underway Following Fatal Crash on NE Marine Drive: Traffic Alert
A fatal motorcycle accident on Northeast Marine Drive in Portland on August 20, 2025, has prompted a major crash investigation. The crash underscores safety concerns for motorcyclists and potential legal implications under Oregon personal injury law.
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Tragic Turn: Driver from King Neighborhood Fatal Crash Passes Away, Raising Legal Questions
A pedestrian was killed and several others injured in a devastating multi-vehicle crash on Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Portland’s King Neighborhood. The driver involved, who later died from injuries, struck two pedestrians before colliding with multiple vehicles.
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NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Reopens After Investigation of Fatal Crash
A devastating crash on Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Portland left one pedestrian dead and multiple others injured after a vehicle jumped the sidewalk and caused a chain collision. The incident is under investigation by Portland Police.
Read MoreTragic Collision in King Neighborhood: Major Crash Team Investigates Fatal Incident
A pedestrian was killed and at least three others injured in two separate crashes Thursday morning in Portland’s King Neighborhood, prompting a Major Crash Team investigation.
Read MoreUPDATE: Motorcyclist Killed in Crash Identified
18-year-old Oleg Polishchuk of Salem was killed in a late-night crash involving a construction vehicle on I-5 in Portland. Authorities are investigating whether speed racing played a role.
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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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Tragic Highway Fatalities Strike Polk County: an OSP Report on Recent Accidents
A series of deadly collisions across Oregon, including car, truck, and motorcycle crashes, have left multiple families mourning. These incidents raise key legal issues under Oregon personal injury and wrongful death law.
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Tragic I-5 Accident Near Ashland Results in Fatality of California Man
A two-vehicle collision on I-5 near Ashland resulted in the death of a 74-year-old California man and raised potential issues of negligence under Oregon personal injury law.
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