Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Public Safety Law Enforcement
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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Tragic Explosion in Lebanon, Oregon: One Fatality from Burning Car Incident
A deadly car explosion in Lebanon, Oregon on May 24, 2025, claimed one life and injured two firefighters. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, which involved multiple vehicles.
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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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Tragedy Strikes Oregon College As Softball Player and Coach Die in Post-Game Accident
A suspected drunk driving crash on Oregon Route 42 killed Umpqua Community College coach Jami Strinz and player Kiley Jones and injured eight others. The driver, Jonathan Dowdy, now faces multiple felony charges, including manslaughter and DUII.
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