Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Pedestrian Injuries
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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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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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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Tragic December Crash Claims Life of Pedestrian in Oregon, Raising Safety Concerns
Melinda L. Reinke, struck by a vehicle in Southeast Portland in December 2024, has died from crash-related complications, raising potential wrongful death and pedestrian injury legal issues under Oregon law.
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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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Tragic Confrontation in Oregon: Man Killed While Facing Alleged Thief, Police Report
Stephen Hayes, 38, was killed in Hood River after confronting a suspected vehicle thief who struck him with a truck while fleeing. Authorities have arrested two individuals, and the case raises potential wrongful death implications under Oregon law.
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Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Highway 97 in Deschutes County Prompts Safety Review
A fatal pedestrian accident occurred on Highway 97 in Deschutes County, leaving one man dead. Oregon State Police are investigating the incident.
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Portland Police Bureau Reports Rise in Fatal Crashes: a Closer Look at the Data
Portland Police Bureau reports a significant number of traffic-related fatalities in 2023 and 2024, urging public safety measures to prevent accidents.
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Oregon City Hit-And-Run: Driver Fleeing Scene with Festive Lights on Window Sought
Police in Oregon City are on the lookout for a driver involved in a hit-and-run who left a pedestrian injured. The vehicle, described as having 'Christmas lights in the rear window', fled the scene, prompting public assistance in the investigation.
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