Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Personal Injury Claims
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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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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Judge Rejects Bail Reduction for Driver Accused in Deadly Coos County Collision
A fatal crash in Coos County involving a college softball team bus killed two people, including a student and coach. The driver, John Dowdy, faces serious charges and remains in custody on $2 million bail.
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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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Investigators Probe Fatal Traffic Collision on Southeast Division Street in Portland
A fatal head-on collision occurred on Southeast Division Street near 119th Avenue in Portland, leaving one person dead and another hospitalized. The Portland Police Bureau’s Major Crash Team is investigating.
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Milwaukie Officers Cleared in Shooting Case of 21-Year-Old As Grand Jury Reaches Decision
A Clackamas County grand jury has declined to indict two Milwaukie police officers in the 2023 shooting of Hunter Newton, a 21-year-old man shot during a traffic stop. The incident raises significant questions about use of force and delayed medical care.
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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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