Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Road Safety Measures
Tragic Motorcycle Collision in North Portland Sparks Major Crash Team Investigation
A motorcyclist died after losing control and colliding with a semi-truck in North Portland. Authorities say speed and track conditions contributed. Legal issues may include wrongful death and motorcycle accident liability.
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Tragic Highway 26 Crash Claims Lives of Elderly Couple Near Seaside, Oregon
Two separate single-car crashes on June 21, 2025—one near Seaside on Highway 26 and another near Banks on Highway 47—left three people dead, highlighting the persistent dangers of rural driving in Oregon.
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Tragic Collision: 59-Year-Old Dallas Woman Killed in Monmouth Highway Crash Involving Farm Vehicle
A two-vehicle crash on Monmouth Highway involving a farming swather killed a 59-year-old woman from Dallas, Oregon. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the early morning accident.
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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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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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