Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Portland Law
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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Tragic Collision Claims Life of Motorcyclist: Identification Released in Ongoing Investigation
Aaron S. Marin, 53, of Portland, died on May 27, 2025, after his motorcycle collided with a parked vehicle in the Rose City Park neighborhood. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fatal crash.
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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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Oregon Police Save Woman from Fiery Car Crash: a Miraculous Rescue Unfolds
A woman in Southeast Portland was saved by police from a burning car following a DUI-related rollover accident. The incident underscores the importance of safety and legal consequences in driving.
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Fatal Wrong-Way Crash on I-84 Prompts Legal Questions After Portland Man's Death
A Portland man died in a wrong-way collision on I-84, prompting discussions on legal issues surrounding wrongful death and negligence under Oregon law.
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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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Elderly Pedestrian Dies After Southeast Portland Collision: Community Urged to Reexamine Safety Measures
An 81-year-old pedestrian, Muoi Te Hua, dies after being struck by a vehicle in Southeast Portland. The incident underscores ongoing traffic safety challenges in the area.
Read MorePortland Woman Dies Weeks After Northeast Airport Way Crash, Marking City's 66th Traffic Fatality of the Year
In Portland, Oregon, a woman has died following injuries from a two-vehicle crash in November, marking the city's 66th traffic-related fatality in 2024.
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New Insights Into Thanksgiving Day Tragedy: Woman, 46, Loses Life in Devastating Crash
A fatal car accident on Thanksgiving Day in Portland underscores the serious risks of drunk driving, resulting in the death of Andrea J. Doering and serious injuries to others.
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Investigators Probe Fatal Marine Drive Crash Linked to Alleged Street Racing Activity
A fatal rollover crash on North Marine Drive in Portland is under investigation for potential links to a street racing event.
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