Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Reckless Driving
Jury Finds Oregon Driver Under Inhalants Responsible for Fatal 2024 Salem Crash
Terrance Quackenbush-Benson was found guilty by a Marion County jury for causing a deadly head-on collision in Salem while under the influence of inhalants, resulting in two deaths and serious injuries to a third person.
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Tragic Confrontation in Oregon: Man Killed While Facing Alleged Thief, Police Report
Stephen Hayes, 38, was killed in Hood River after confronting a suspected vehicle thief who struck him with a truck while fleeing. Authorities have arrested two individuals, and the case raises potential wrongful death implications under Oregon law.
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California Trucker Sentenced to 48 Years for Fatal Crash with Oregon Farmworkers' Van
Lincoln Smith, a California truck driver, was sentenced to over 48 years for a 2023 collision on I-5 near Albany, Oregon, that killed seven farmworkers and injured others. Legal consequences highlight Oregon’s approach to wrongful death and personal injury.
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Oregon Truck Driver Convicted of Manslaughter in Fatal I-5 Crash That Killed Seven Farmworkers
An Oregon jury has found a truck driver guilty of manslaughter in a crash that resulted in the death of seven farmworkers, marking one of the deadliest highway accidents in Oregon's history.
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Oregon Police Save Woman from Fiery Car Crash: a Miraculous Rescue Unfolds
A woman in Southeast Portland was saved by police from a burning car following a DUI-related rollover accident. The incident underscores the importance of safety and legal consequences in driving.
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Charges Filed Against Driver in High-Speed Pursuit Resulting in Serious Injury to Another Motorist
A high-speed police chase in Eugene, Oregon, resulted in severe injuries when Martin Raymond Moreno crashed, leading to multiple charges. The injured Toyota driver required emergency surgery.
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Oregon Driver Charged with DUI After High-Speed Crash on Rims Raises Safety Concerns
Skylar Peplinski was arrested in Hillsboro, Oregon for allegedly driving a truck nearly 100 mph on rims while under the influence, highlighting the dangers and legal consequences of DUII in Oregon.
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DUII Arrest: Suspect Rams Police Cruiser Before Fleeing Traffic Stop in Oregon
A DUII suspect was apprehended after a dangerous encounter with police on I-205 near Sunnyside Road, illustrating the risks of impaired driving in Oregon.
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Alleged Car Thief Causes Serious Injury in Crash, Arrested by Authorities in Oregon
The driver of a stolen vehicle has been arrested after causing a serious injury crash in Portland's Northwest District, involving two Toyota Prius sedans and resulting in multiple charges.
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Driver Faces Charges in Deadly Traffic Collision
A Medford hit-and-run incident involving a vehicle and a bicyclist leads to multiple charges, including Manslaughter and DUII. The driver is accused of ingesting inhalants prior to the crash.
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