Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Public Safety Law Enforcement
Tragic Highway 224 Collision Claims Life of Driver in Clackamas County
A three-vehicle crash on Highway 224 in Clackamas County left one man dead and two others seriously injured. The driver believed to be responsible faces DUII charges.
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Family of Salem Woman Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Oregon Following DEA Agent's Actions
The family of Marganne Allen, a Salem woman killed during a DEA surveillance operation, has filed a $9.5 million wrongful death lawsuit against the State of Oregon, raising legal questions about government liability and traffic safety.
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Fatal Early Morning Bicycle Crash in Central Point Raises Safety Concerns on Rural Oregon Roads
A 45-year-old White City man was fatally struck by a vehicle while bicycling on Foothill Road in Central Point, raising legal and public safety concerns surrounding rural road cycling in Oregon.
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Southern Oregon Residents Face Flooding and Landslides Amidst Intense Rainfall
Widespread flooding and landslides in Douglas and Jackson counties have resulted in multiple rescues, highway closures, and at least one death, prompting state emergency response escalation and raising potential personal injury legal issues.
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Klamath Falls E-Bike Rider Dies After Collision at Busy Intersection; Investigation Ongoing
A 48-year-old man riding an electric bicycle died after colliding with a vehicle in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The incident raises awareness about safety and legal issues surrounding bicycle and e-bike accidents in Oregon.
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Severe Winds Cause Tree Collapse at University of Oregon, Prompting Statewide Advisory
A University of Oregon student was injured by a falling tree amid a statewide wind advisory, prompting safety measures and raising legal questions about premises liability.
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Trial Begins for Trucker Accused of Causing Oregon Crash That Killed Seven Farmworkers
The trial of Lincoln Smith, a trucker charged with manslaughter after a fatal crash in Oregon, is underway, with his defense arguing he was asleep, not under the influence.
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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.
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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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