Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Public Safety Law Enforcement
Man in Critical Condition Following Stabbing and Head-On Collision in NE Portland
A 56-year-old man was critically injured after being stabbed and subsequently crashing head-on into another vehicle in Northeast Portland.
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Fatal I-5 Crash Near Salem: Traffic Delays Persist As Lanes Reopen Following Incident
A fatal single-car crash suspected to be a suicide closed all southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Salem for several hours on June 22, 2024, according to Oregon State Police. Authorities urge drivers to remain cautious and aware of emergency personnel.
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Search Launched for Occupants After Vehicle Plunges Into Water Near Foster Dam
A critical accident at Foster Lake on June 21, 2024, led to the unfortunate death of 22-year-old Sweet Home resident, Robert Corbin Anderson, after his vehicle submerged into the lake.
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Washington County Deputy Killed in Beaverton Scooter Accident
A tragic accident in Beaverton claims the life of Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy Richard Thompson.
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Heartbreaking Dirt Bike Accident Claims Lives of Two Young Teenagers in Sisters, Oregon
A devastating dirt bike crash on a Forest Service road near Sisters, Oregon, resulted in the tragic deaths of two 14-year-old residents, highlighting risks associated with high-speed recreational activities on variable terrain.
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I-5 Northbound Reopened After Propane Explosions Damage Roadway
A trailer carrying propane tanks caught fire on I-5 in Portland, leading to explosions and significant road damage. The incident prompted a temporary closure of the northbound lanes.
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Deadly Collision on Interstate 84 in Umatilla County Claims Lives
A severe collision on Interstate 84 in Umatilla County resulted in the death of Barbara Claudine Abercrombie after her vehicle struck a commercial truck.
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Oregon Judge Faces DA Complaint for Enlisting Second Graders As Jurors
A Clackamas County judge's decision to involve second graders as jurors in a misdemeanor trial sparks controversy and a formal complaint by the District Attorney.
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Fatal Gresham Motorcycle Crash: Police Call for Witnesses in Investigation
A motorcyclist died following a collision with a passenger vehicle on NW Birdsdale Avenue in Gresham. Authorities are seeking witnesses as they continue their investigation.
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DA Confirms Oregon State Police Fired in Self-Defense at Amber Alert Suspect
A high-stakes encounter on Interstate 5 involving Oregon State Police and an armed suspect wanted for murder and an Amber Alert ended in justified use of force, says Linn County DA.
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