Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Oregon Law
NE Portland Pedestrian Killed in Suspected DUII Crash Sparks Renewed Safety Concerns
A 52-year-old pedestrian, Federico Pedro Pascual, died after being struck by an allegedly impaired driver in Portland’s Madison South neighborhood. The driver, Nicole M. Land, faces DUII, assault, and reckless driving charges.
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Body of Missing Oregon Kindergarten Teacher Recovered Nearly Two Months After Crash in North Umpqua River
Rachel Merchant-Ly, a beloved kindergarten teacher, was found deceased in the North Umpqua River nearly two months after a car accident on Highway 138E. Her disappearance prompted extensive search efforts and raises questions about road safety and potential wrongful death claims under Oregon law.
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Teen Killed, Sister Injured in Highway 20 Collision Near Vale: Investigation Ongoing
A 17-year-old boy from Harper was killed and his 13-year-old sister seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 20 near Vale, Oregon. The incident highlights legal concerns around passing maneuvers and wrongful death liability under Oregon law.
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Salem Motorcyclist Dies After 30-Foot Fall from Center Street Bridge Following Crash
A 27-year-old man died in Salem, Oregon, after losing control of his motorcycle on the Center Street Bridge and falling 30 feet. The fatal incident marks the ninth traffic-related death in the city in 2024.
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Oregon Football Player Charged in Fatal Hit-And-Run Incident in Eugene
University of Oregon defensive back Daylen Austin was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run crash in Eugene that killed a 46-year-old man. Legal implications may include wrongful death and negligence claims.
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Fatal Highway Crashes in Clatsop and Josephine Counties Prompt Renewed Focus on Road Safety
Two separate fatal crashes on Oregon highways—one in Clatsop County on Hwy 101 and the other in Josephine County on Hwy 260—resulted in three deaths and multiple injuries. Authorities are continuing to investigate both incidents.
Read MoreAuthorities Identify Victim in Fatal Hit-And-Run Incident
A pedestrian, identified as Rachelle L. Schaefer, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident on the I-5 offramp to North Broadway in Portland, prompting a police investigation.
Read MoreDeadly Collision on Highway 38 Claims Lives in Douglas County
A tragic accident on Hwy. 38 in Douglas County resulted in the death of a 40-year-old Springfield man, Christopher Rein Schuerger, after losing control of his motorcycle due to adverse weather conditions and high speed.
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Salmon Smolts Spill from Truck Crash in Oregon, Creating Unlikely River Escape
A fish tanker truck carrying over 100,000 spring Chinook salmon smolts overturned in northeast Oregon, spilling 77,000 live fish into Lookingglass Creek instead of their intended destination, the Imnaha River. The crash raises public safety and environmental concerns.
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Identified: 4-Year-Old Victim in Fatal Wednesday Collision
A devastating car accident in Portland’s St. Johns Neighborhood led to the death of a young child due to a DUI incident, highlighting the severe consequences of impaired driving.
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