Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Interstate Traffic Incidents
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.
Read MoreJune 18, 2025 Photo by KVAL By Staff Writer Updated June 18, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
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Fatal Kelso Crash Claims Life of Oregon Teen, Highlights Seatbelt and Speeding Risks
An 18-year-old Oregon woman died in a single-vehicle crash on I-5 in Kelso, prompting investigations into speed and seatbelt usage.
Read MoreFeb. 18, 2025 Photo by The Columbian By Staff Writer Updated March 29, 2025, 9:42 a.m.
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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.
Read MoreFeb. 13, 2025 Photo by Yahoo News By Staff Writer Updated Feb. 18, 2025, 2:46 p.m.
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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.
Read MoreJan. 28, 2025 Photo by oregonlive By Staff Writer Updated Feb. 18, 2025, 2:46 p.m.
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Wrong-Way Driver Causes Fatal Christmas Eve Crash on I-5 Near Albany, Oregon
A devastating crash on Interstate 5 near Albany resulted in two fatalities, including a Salem woman, highlighting severe traffic safety concerns in Oregon.
Read MoreDec. 26, 2024 Photo by Statesman Journal By Staff Writer Updated March 29, 2025, 9:42 a.m.
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Fatal Wrong-Way Crash on I-84 Prompts Legal Questions After Portland Man's Death
A Portland man died in a wrong-way collision on I-84, prompting discussions on legal issues surrounding wrongful death and negligence under Oregon law.
Read MoreDec. 26, 2024 Photo by Yahoo News By Staff Writer Updated March 29, 2025, 9:42 a.m.
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Linn County Police Appeal for Witnesses in Fatal I-5 Pedestrian Crash
A pedestrian was fatally struck on Interstate 5 near Exit 216 in Linn County. Oregon State Police are seeking witnesses to the incident involving a commercial truck.
Read MoreDec. 17, 2024 Photo by Albany Democrat-Herald By Staff Writer Updated Dec. 24, 2024, 6:17 a.m.
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Urgent Call for Witnesses: Early Morning I-5 Crash Near Albany Investigated by OSP
Oregon State Police are calling for witnesses to a fatal incident on I-5 near Albany, involving a pedestrian hit by an unidentified vehicle. This case raises important legal questions about hit-and-run incidents in Oregon.
Read MoreNov. 8, 2024 By Staff Writer Updated Nov. 8, 2024, 3:15 p.m.
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Oregon Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest and Seizure of 500,000 Fentanyl Pills
Oregon State Police arrested a man after discovering nearly half a million fentanyl-laced pills in his vehicle during a traffic stop on Interstate 5.
Read MoreSept. 26, 2024 Photo by Yahoo News By Staff Writer Updated Oct. 31, 2024, 8:38 p.m.