Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Single Vehicle Accidents
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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Oregon State Police Probe Deadly Highway 211 Crash: Key Insights and Implications
Rodney Alan Keech, 63, of Molalla, was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 211 near milepost 16. Oregon State Police continue to investigate the cause of the rollover.
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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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Tragic I-84 Crash in Umatilla County Sparks Investigation by Oregon State Police
An 85-year-old Washington man was killed in a rollover crash on I-84 in Umatilla County after attempting an unsafe pass in a single-lane construction zone. Oregon State Police continue to investigate.
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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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Fatal Kelso Crash Claims Life of Oregon Teen, Highlights Seatbelt and Speeding Risks
An 18-year-old Oregon woman died in a single-vehicle crash on I-5 in Kelso, prompting investigations into speed and seatbelt usage.
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Oregon Traffic Fatalities Rise: Two Lives Lost in Separate Crashes This January
Two separate fatal car crashes in Lane and Umatilla counties have brought Oregon’s 2025 traffic death toll to nine, matching the same period in 2024. One driver was reportedly speeding, while another was not wearing a seatbelt.
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Fatal Rollover on Highway 26 in Grant County Sparks Road Safety Dialogue
Anthony Montague, 62, of John Day was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 26 in Grant County after losing control while attempting to pass another vehicle. The car left the road, struck a power pole, and rolled over.
Read MoreInvestigation Launches After Fatal Accident on Northeast Airport Way: What You Need to Know
A fatal rollover crash occurred on Northeast Airport Way in Portland, leading to a major crash investigation. The incident highlights potential legal implications under Oregon personal injury law.
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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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