Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Public Safety Law Enforcement
Driver Arrested on Multiple Charges Following Serious Incident at MCDC
Two pedestrians were injured, one seriously, after a stolen vehicle driven by an alleged impaired driver crashed in the Pearl District. The driver now faces multiple felony charges, including DUII, assault, and hit and run.
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Major Crash Team Probes Incident Involving Stolen Vehicle Striking Two Pedestrians
Two pedestrians were seriously injured after a stolen vehicle evading police crashed in Portland's Pearl District. Legal implications may include personal injury and wrongful death claims under Oregon law.
Read MoreTragic Collision Claims Cyclist's Life in Portland's Centennial Neighborhood
An 85-year-old cyclist, Raymond L. Myers, died after being struck by a suspected intoxicated driver in Portland’s Centennial neighborhood. The driver, Hiep P. Tran, now faces charges including Negligent Homicide.
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Four Pedestrians Struck and Injured by Drunk Driver in Old Town
In the early hours of July 4, 2025, a suspected drunk driver struck four female pedestrians in Portland’s Old Town, highlighting serious concerns around impaired driving and pedestrian safety during holiday celebrations.
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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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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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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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