Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Rural Driving Safety
Tragic Highway Fatalities Strike Polk County: an OSP Report on Recent Accidents
A series of deadly collisions across Oregon, including car, truck, and motorcycle crashes, have left multiple families mourning. These incidents raise key legal issues under Oregon personal injury and wrongful death law.
Read MoreJune 19, 2025 Photo by Philomath News By Staff Writer Updated June 19, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
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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.
Read MoreJune 18, 2025 Photo by Yahoo News By Staff Writer Updated June 19, 2025, 3:15 a.m.
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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.
Read MoreApril 21, 2025 Photo by KATU By Staff Writer Updated April 21, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
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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.
Read MoreApril 6, 2025 Photo by kgw.com By Staff Writer Updated April 6, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
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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.
Read MoreMarch 25, 2025 Photo by KTVL By Staff Writer Updated March 29, 2025, 9:41 a.m.
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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.
Read MoreFeb. 27, 2025 Photo by Statesman Journal By Staff Writer Updated March 29, 2025, 9:33 a.m.
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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.
Read MoreDec. 3, 2024 By Staff Writer Updated March 29, 2025, 9:42 a.m.
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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.
Read MoreNov. 11, 2024 Photo by Statesman Journal By Staff Writer Updated March 29, 2025, 9:42 a.m.
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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.
Read MoreNov. 6, 2024 Photo by None By Staff Writer Updated March 29, 2025, 9:42 a.m.
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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.
Read MoreJuly 15, 2024 Photo by https://www.kptv.com By Staff Writer Updated Oct. 31, 2024, 8:38 p.m.