Oregon Injury Law News
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Northeast Portland Tragedy: Pedestrian Fatality Sparks Major Crash Team Investigation
A pedestrian was killed in a fatal collision on Northeast Columbia Boulevard in Portland on August 29, 2025. Authorities are investigating the incident, with the driver remaining at the scene and cooperating.
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Investigation Underway Following Fatal Crash on NE Marine Drive: Traffic Alert
A fatal motorcycle accident on Northeast Marine Drive in Portland on August 20, 2025, has prompted a major crash investigation. The crash underscores safety concerns for motorcyclists and potential legal implications under Oregon personal injury law.
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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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Tragic Update: Identity of Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Portland Crash Revealed
Willie Talimao Jr., 50, was fatally struck while crossing Southeast 122nd Avenue on August 3, 2025. Portland Police are investigating the crash, and legal accountability could arise under Oregon pedestrian accident law.
Read MoreDriver Arrested on Multiple Charges Following Serious Incident at MCDC
Two pedestrians were injured, one seriously, after a stolen vehicle driven by an alleged impaired driver crashed in the Pearl District. The driver now faces multiple felony charges, including DUII, assault, and hit and run.
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Drunk Driving Incident Leaves Four Pedestrians Injured in Old Town: a Call for Safety Reform
In a disturbing early morning incident on July 4, 2025, four women were injured when a suspected drunk driver plowed through a crosswalk in Portland's Old Town Entertainment District. Authorities arrested the driver, Tyler William Miller, on multiple charges including DUII and assault.
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UPDATE: Motorcyclist Killed in Crash Identified
18-year-old Oleg Polishchuk of Salem was killed in a late-night crash involving a construction vehicle on I-5 in Portland. Authorities are investigating whether speed racing played a role.
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UPDATE: Driver Killed in Crash Identified
A devastating head-on crash in Southeast Portland on June 14, 2025, resulted in the death of 82-year-old Michael B. Payne and left another individual hospitalized. Authorities are continuing their investigation.
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Community Unites to Raise Over $13,000 for Family of 6-Year-Old Victim in Tragic Accident
A 6-year-old boy named Erick was tragically killed in a parking lot accident in Forest Grove, Oregon. The community has raised over $13,000 to support his grieving family as police continue to investigate the incident.
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Tragic Highway 26 Crash Claims Lives of Elderly Couple Near Seaside, Oregon
Two separate single-car crashes on June 21, 2025—one near Seaside on Highway 26 and another near Banks on Highway 47—left three people dead, highlighting the persistent dangers of rural driving in Oregon.
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