Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Personal Injury Claims
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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Oregon State Police Probe Deadly Highway 211 Crash: Key Insights and Implications
Rodney Alan Keech, 63, of Molalla, was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 211 near milepost 16. Oregon State Police continue to investigate the cause of the rollover.
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Tragic Clackamas County Crash Claims Life of Oregon City Motorcyclist
A 28-year-old Oregon City motorcyclist died after colliding head-on with a car on Highway 224 near Estacada. The crash raises serious concerns about motorcycle safety and visibility on Oregon's winding highways.
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Tragic Collision on Highway 26 Claims Life of Madras Motorcyclist, Identified by Oregon State Police
A 36-year-old Madras man was killed in a motorcycle collision with a pickup truck on Highway 26 near Dover Lane, with Oregon State Police citing an unsafe pass as the primary cause.
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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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Memorial Day Weekend Tragedy: Two Lives Lost in Oregon Highway Crashes
Two fatal crashes on U.S. 97 and U.S. 26 in Deschutes and Tillamook counties over Memorial Day weekend have left two people dead and several others seriously injured, raising questions about driver safety and legal recourse under Oregon personal injury laws.
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Highway 18 Reopens After Accident, Traffic Remains Slow Between Salem and Oregon Coast
A crash along Highway 18 near milepost 30 briefly shut down traffic in both directions east of Grand Ronde on May 26, 2025, renewing attention to safety on the busy route between Salem and the Oregon Coast.
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Tragic Head-On Collision on Hwy 26 Claims Life and Injures Five in Tillamook County
A devastating head-on crash on Oregon's Highway 26 in Tillamook County has left one woman dead and five others with serious injuries. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the collision.
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Oregon's Click It or Ticket Campaign: Sheriff’s Offices Boost Seat Belt Enforcement Statewide
Oregon police departments, including Crook County Sheriff's Office, are joining the national 'Click It or Ticket' campaign to boost seat belt use and prevent injuries and fatalities during the busy Memorial Day travel period.
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Hit-And-Run Incident: Minivan Strikes Motorcycle on Oregon Highway, Sparks Investigation
A motorcyclist was sideswiped by a minivan in a suspected intentional hit-and-run incident caught on dashcam video in Oregon. The Beaverton Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with the collision.
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