Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Investigation Process
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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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.
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Fatal Interstate 84 Crashes in Oregon Highlight Rising Pedestrian Risks Involving Commercial Vehicles
Recent incidents on Oregon's Interstate 84 resulted in the deaths of three pedestrians, underscoring the risks associated with pedestrian and commercial vehicle interactions.
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Fatal Highway 22E Crash Near Stayton Claims Life of California Man, Prompts Investigation
Jerome Francis Hurley, a 45-year-old from California, tragically lost his life in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 22E near Stayton, Oregon. The incident remains under investigation.
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