Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Road Safety Measures
Salem Motorcyclist Dies After 30-Foot Fall from Center Street Bridge Following Crash
A 27-year-old man died in Salem, Oregon, after losing control of his motorcycle on the Center Street Bridge and falling 30 feet. The fatal incident marks the ninth traffic-related death in the city in 2024.
Read MoreFatal Highway Crashes in Clatsop and Josephine Counties Prompt Renewed Focus on Road Safety
Two separate fatal crashes on Oregon highways—one in Clatsop County on Hwy 101 and the other in Josephine County on Hwy 260—resulted in three deaths and multiple injuries. Authorities are continuing to investigate both incidents.
Read MoreDeadly Collision on Interstate 5 Shakes Douglas County
A tragic accident on Interstate 5 in Douglas County claims the life of Evan Nile Cookman after a collision with a Ford F-550.
Read MoreDeadly Collision on Highway 38 Claims Lives in Douglas County
A tragic accident on Hwy. 38 in Douglas County resulted in the death of a 40-year-old Springfield man, Christopher Rein Schuerger, after losing control of his motorcycle due to adverse weather conditions and high speed.
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Central Oregon Braces for Icy Conditions, Advisory in Effect Until Thursday
A winter weather advisory is in effect for Central Oregon until early Thursday evening, urging drivers to exercise caution and prepare for potentially hazardous conditions.
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Heartbreaking Highway 211 Collision Claims Life of Young Child, Leaves Five Injured Near Woodburn
A devastating accident on Highway 211 east of Woodburn resulted in the death of a 4-year-old girl and injuries to five others, shedding light on the importance of road safety and potential legal implications.
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Fatal Collision on Highway 97 in Deschutes County Sparks Urgent Discussion on Road Safety
A recent fatal collision on Hwy 97 in Deschutes County, involving a pedestrian and a Freightliner, underscores the ongoing need for vigilance in traffic safety.
Read MoreIdentified: 4-Year-Old Victim in Fatal Wednesday Collision
A devastating car accident in Portland’s St. Johns Neighborhood led to the death of a young child due to a DUI incident, highlighting the severe consequences of impaired driving.
Read MoreDeadly Highway 19 Collision Claims Lives in Grant County
An 81-year-old motorcyclist, Louie Warren, tragically lost his life in a single-vehicle accident on Hwy 19 in Grant County, Oregon.
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21-Year-Old Fatally Injured in Hubbard Car Collision
Early Saturday morning, a devastating crash outside of Hubbard, Oregon, resulted in the death of 21-year-old Caleb Chaney and injuries to the driver, Lesley Sloan.
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