Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Investigation Process
Identified: Victim of Fatal NW Portland Pedestrian Crash Raises Concerns Over Street Safety
Patsy Leigh Miller, 60, died after being struck by a vehicle at NW Yeon Avenue and NW 44th Avenue in Portland. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities.
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I-5 Southbound Closed As Authorities Investigate Fatal Crash: What You Need to Know
A motorcyclist was killed late Thursday night after colliding with a stationary construction vehicle on I-5 southbound near North Killingsworth Street, prompting a full investigation by Portland Police.
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Oregon State Police Probe Deadly Highway 211 Crash: Key Insights and Implications
Rodney Alan Keech, 63, of Molalla, was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 211 near milepost 16. Oregon State Police continue to investigate the cause of the rollover.
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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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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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Tragic Weekend Collision Claims Life of Oregon City Man on Clackamas County Road
A 64-year-old Oregon City man died and his passenger was critically injured in a motorcycle crash on South Springwater Road in Clackamas County. Legal issues may arise related to liability and wrongful death.
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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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Fatal Highway 30 Crash in Clatsop County Highlights Dangers of Unsafe Passing
A fatal crash on Highway 30 in Clatsop County, involving a Mazda and two commercial vehicles, raises important legal and safety issues. The incident highlights the risks of unsafe passing and the potential for personal injury claims.
Read MoreFatal Pedestrian Accident on Highway 97 in Deschutes County Prompts Safety Review
A fatal pedestrian accident occurred on Highway 97 in Deschutes County, leaving one man dead. Oregon State Police are investigating the incident.
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