Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Rural Driving Safety
Tragic Weekend Collision Claims Life of Oregon City Man on Clackamas County Road
A 64-year-old Oregon City man died and his passenger was critically injured in a motorcycle crash on South Springwater Road in Clackamas County. Legal issues may arise related to liability and wrongful death.
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Fatal Early Morning Bicycle Crash in Central Point Raises Safety Concerns on Rural Oregon Roads
A 45-year-old White City man was fatally struck by a vehicle while bicycling on Foothill Road in Central Point, raising legal and public safety concerns surrounding rural road cycling in Oregon.
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Highway 18 Collision Disrupts Travel Between Oregon Coast and Salem, Causes Major Delays
A major crash has shut down Highway 18 in both directions near Lincoln City, Oregon, cutting off a key route between the Oregon Coast and the Willamette Valley and raising potential personal injury issues under Oregon law.
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Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Highway 101 in Clatsop County Highlights Dangers of Unsafe Passing
A fatal motorcycle accident on Highway 101 in Clatsop County on November 30 claimed the life of a Gearhart man after an apparent unsafe passing maneuver. Authorities cite speed and passing in a curved stretch as leading factors.
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Fatal Crash on Highway 86 in Baker County Underscores Urgent Road Safety Concerns
A series of fatal motor vehicle accidents in Oregon, including crashes on HWY 86, HWY 18, and the Northwest Expressway, underscore the need for heightened road safety measures.
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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash on Row River Road Claims Life in Cottage Grove; Investigation Ongoing
A fatal crash in Cottage Grove involving a 1992 Toyota pickup on Row River Road is under investigation by local authorities.
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Impaired Driving and High Speed Cited in Fatal Yamhill County Collision
A recent incident in Yamhill County has reignited concerns over driving under the influence and speeding, after a fatal crash claimed the life of a local Amity resident.
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Court Rules Parts of I-84, I-5 in Rural Oregon As 'open Range' for Cattle
A recent court ruling has confirmed that parts of I-84 and I-5 in rural Oregon are designated as 'open range' areas where cattle can roam freely, raising unique challenges and potential hazards for motorists.
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Teen Killed, Sister Injured in Highway 20 Collision Near Vale: Investigation Ongoing
A 17-year-old boy from Harper was killed and his 13-year-old sister seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 20 near Vale, Oregon. The incident highlights legal concerns around passing maneuvers and wrongful death liability under Oregon law.
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Salmon Smolts Spill from Truck Crash in Oregon, Creating Unlikely River Escape
A fish tanker truck carrying over 100,000 spring Chinook salmon smolts overturned in northeast Oregon, spilling 77,000 live fish into Lookingglass Creek instead of their intended destination, the Imnaha River. The crash raises public safety and environmental concerns.
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