Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Road Safety Measures
Tragic December Crash Claims Life of Pedestrian in Oregon, Raising Safety Concerns
Melinda L. Reinke, struck by a vehicle in Southeast Portland in December 2024, has died from crash-related complications, raising potential wrongful death and pedestrian injury legal issues under Oregon law.
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Tragic Clackamas County Crash Claims Life of Oregon City Motorcyclist
A 28-year-old Oregon City motorcyclist died after colliding head-on with a car on Highway 224 near Estacada. The crash raises serious concerns about motorcycle safety and visibility on Oregon's winding highways.
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Tragic Single-Vehicle Crash in Yamhill County Claims Life, Raises Safety Concerns
A fatal single-vehicle crash on Highway 99W near Northeast Youngman Lane in Yamhill County claimed the life of Woodburn resident Dennis Giron-Cortes, with speed identified as a likely factor.
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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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Tragic Baker County Crash Claims Life of Oregon Man, Raising Concerns Over Road Safety
Jonathan Roger Schmeck, 25, died in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Oregon 7 near Baker County on March 24. The incident raises important safety and legal considerations under Oregon personal injury and wrongful death laws.
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Salem to Oregon Coast Highway Reopens Following Collision, Traffic Restored to Normal
A multi-car crash closed Highway 18 in both directions east of Grand Ronde on Wednesday, prompting a response from emergency crews and Oregon Department of Transportation warnings.
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Massive 100-Car Pileup in Oregon: Drivers Stranded Amid Treacherous Whiteout Conditions
A severe whiteout snowstorm on I-84 near Multnomah Falls, Oregon, resulted in a significant vehicle pileup involving up to 30 vehicles, causing injuries and extensive highway closures.
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Fatal Truck Crash on Highway 224 in Clackamas County Underscores Roadway Safety Risks
A fatal accident on Highway 224 in Clackamas County resulted in the death of Mark Loren McVicker. The incident underscores the serious consequences of roadway departures and potential legal implications for similar accidents in Oregon.
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Major Oregon Route 224 Closure Near Damascus Following Serious Car Crash: What You Need to Know
A car crash temporarily shut down Oregon Route 224 near Damascus, causing significant delays. Details on the incident remain unreleased.
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Fatal I-84 Truck Collision in Union County Leaves Two Dead, One Injured
Two truck drivers were killed and another injured in a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 84 near milepost 279 in Union County, Oregon. The crash involved three commercial trucks and is under investigation by Oregon State Police.
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