Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Public Safety Law Enforcement
Homicide Probe Launched Following Discovery of Body on I-5
Oregon State Police are conducting a homicide investigation following the discovery of a man's body on the side of Interstate 5 near Wilsonville. The incident, initially suspected as a possible vehicle strike, has taken a grim turn with the conclusion that the victim was subjected to homicide.
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Former NBA Player Dies in Portland Car Accident: Community Reflects on Legacy
A former professional NBA player has reportedly died in a tragic car accident in the Portland metro area.
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AAA Warns: Memorial Day Begins Most Dangerous Period for Teen Drivers
A recent report by AAA Oregon/Idaho highlights the increase in fatal crashes involving teen drivers during the summer, known as the '100 deadliest days'. The report urges for heightened awareness and safety measures.
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Portland Roads Reopen Following Crash Involving Motorized Chair, Authorities Report
A serious collision in Salem involving a vehicle and a person in a motorized chair has left one individual critically injured and led to partial road closures.
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Hillsboro Authorities Seek Driver and Pickup Truck Linked to Fatal Crash
Authorities in Hillsboro, Oregon are searching for a dark-colored pickup truck involved in a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run on Southeast Tualatin Valley Highway and Southeast Minter Bridge Road.
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Authorities Launch Probe Into Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Portland
Medford, Oregon | May 17, 2024 - A fatal motorcycle crash in Medford involving two motorcycles has resulted in one death. Speed is believed to be a contributing factor.
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Portland Police Urgently Seek Leads in Street Racing Crash, Call for Public's Help
Portland police are seeking information regarding a street racing crash in Lloyd District that resulted in serious injuries. The driver fled the scene, and the injured victims have not come forward.
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Oregon Man Files $1.3m Lawsuit After High-Speed Police Chase Ends in Collision
A man has filed a $1.3 million lawsuit against Clackamas County and Gladstone police after a high-speed chase led to a collision that caused him severe injuries.
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Log Truck Overturns in Sweet Home, Prompting Swift Local Response
A log truck crash in Sweet Home on Upper Calapooia Drive caused a power pole to be sheared off, creating a hazard and closing the road temporarily.
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Oregon's Coquille Tribe Makes History with First Tribal Distillery, Aurora Viewing Peaks Until 2026
Increased chances of witnessing Aurora Borealis due to solar cycle, alongside news of Oregon's first tribal distillery, and various local incidents including a head-on crash DUI arrest.
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