Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Legal Rights Awareness
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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Oregon Police Crack Down on Seatbelt Violations: a Call for Safer Roads
Oregon authorities are increasing seatbelt and child car seat enforcement from August 18-31, 2025, to reduce injuries and fatalities in motor vehicle crashes. The campaign emphasizes compliance with Oregon child restraint laws and offers public safety clinics.
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Authorities Search for Driver in Hit-And-Run Incident Involving Bicyclist on Morrison Bridge
A bicyclist sustained serious injuries after being struck by a hit-and-run driver on Portland’s Morrison Bridge. Authorities are urging witnesses to come forward as they search for the suspect vehicle.
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Tragic Update: East Portland Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle in Recent Crash
A pedestrian suffered fatal injuries after being struck by a vehicle near Southeast 122nd Avenue and Ash Street in Portland. Authorities are investigating the crash, and the driver remained at the scene.
Read MoreMajor Crash Team Investigates Serious Pedestrian Accident in East Portland
A pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle at Southeast 122nd Avenue and Southeast Ash Street in Portland. Authorities have launched an investigation.
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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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Authorities Identify Pedestrian Tragically Killed in April Collision in Oregon
Anthony Nez Jr., 25, was struck and killed by a vehicle on North Going Street in Portland on April 21, 2025. The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with authorities as the investigation continues.
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Memorial Day Weekend Tragedy: Two Lives Lost in Oregon Highway Crashes
Two fatal crashes on U.S. 97 and U.S. 26 in Deschutes and Tillamook counties over Memorial Day weekend have left two people dead and several others seriously injured, raising questions about driver safety and legal recourse under Oregon personal injury laws.
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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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After Killing Four and Taking a Hostage, Man Faces Life in Custody Across the United States
Oen Evan Nicholson, who killed four people and kidnapped a woman during a 2021 mental health-fueled crime spree, has been sentenced to life under psychiatric custody in Oregon.
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