Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Oregon Law
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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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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Tragic Highway Fatalities Strike Polk County: an OSP Report on Recent Accidents
A series of deadly collisions across Oregon, including car, truck, and motorcycle crashes, have left multiple families mourning. These incidents raise key legal issues under Oregon personal injury and wrongful death law.
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Tragic Collision: 59-Year-Old Dallas Woman Killed in Monmouth Highway Crash Involving Farm Vehicle
A two-vehicle crash on Monmouth Highway involving a farming swather killed a 59-year-old woman from Dallas, Oregon. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the early morning accident.
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Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Cascade Lakes Highway Leaves One Dead and Another Seriously Injured
A single-motorcycle crash on Oregon's Cascade Lakes Highway has left one man dead and a woman seriously injured. Investigators believe speed and impairment were involved.
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Urgent Call for Action: Shaping Oregon's Transportation Future Now
Oregon lawmakers introduce House Bill 2025, a $1 billion annual transportation reinvestment plan to improve road safety and reduce pedestrian and cyclist injuries caused by deteriorating infrastructure.
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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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Over 100 Oregon Truck Drivers Banned for Weigh Station Evasion: Safety Concerns Rise
Oregon officials have cited more than 100 commercial truck drivers and temporarily removed them from service after they bypassed open weigh stations, raising significant concerns about truck safety compliance and public roadway risks.
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Oregon's Bicycle Accessibility Ranks High, But Safety Raises Concerns for Cyclists
A new analysis reveals that Oregon, ranked as a bicycle-friendly state, is also one of the most dangerous for cyclists, with 73 fatal crashes from 2019 to 2023. Eugene leads in safety efforts, but serious concerns remain across the state.
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