Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Mental Health Awareness Traffic Incidents
Portland Man Sentenced to Oregon State Hospital Following 2021 Vehicle Rampage
Paul Rivas, the Portland man responsible for a deadly 2021 vehicle rampage that left one woman dead and multiple pedestrians and bicyclists injured, has been committed to the Oregon State Hospital for at least two years.
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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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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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Fatal Accident Closes NE Lombard St., Traffic Delays Expected
Two serious pedestrian-involved crashes occurred in Portland on separate days, prompting investigations by the Portland Police Major Crash Team.
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Fatal I-5 Crash Near Salem: Traffic Delays Persist As Lanes Reopen Following Incident
A fatal single-car crash suspected to be a suicide closed all southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Salem for several hours on June 22, 2024, according to Oregon State Police. Authorities urge drivers to remain cautious and aware of emergency personnel.
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Manhunt Subject Confirmed Dead Following Police Chase Crash
A distressing event unfolded in Harrisburg, Oregon, highlighting the critical intersection of traffic accidents and mental health issues.
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Fatal Pedestrian Incident on Dec 5 at NE 122/glisan Ruled a Suicide
A recent pedestrian accident in Portland, initially investigated for potential negligence, has been officially ruled a suicide by authorities.
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