Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Single Vehicle Accidents
Deadly Highway 101 Crash Claims Lives in Coos County
A tragic incident on HWY 101 in Coos County, Oregon results in the death of David Joseph Babb after a single-vehicle crash.
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Fatal Highway 97 Crash in Deschutes County Claims Oregon Man's Life
A series of tragic accidents on Oregon highways this June has resulted in several fatalities, affecting various counties and drawing responses from the Oregon State Police.
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Highway 97 Rollover Accident Near La Pine Raises Safety Concerns
A devastating single-vehicle rollover accident claimed a life on U.S. Highway 97, north of La Pine, Oregon. Details emerge about the incident that disrupted traffic but did not lead to a road closure.
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Grants Pass Man Dies in High-Speed Crash on Highway 199 in Josephine County
A tragic accident on Highway 199 near Josephine County results in the death of a local man due to high-speed driving.
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Fatal Collision in Salem Involving Electric-Powered Chair, Police Report
Two recent traffic-related fatalities in Salem, involving an 84-year-old woman and a 70-year-old using a motorized chair, underscore the ongoing safety issues on the city's roads.
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Devastating Highway 126 Incident in Lane County Claims Life of Springfield Passenger, Driver Injured
A recent single-vehicle collision on Highway 126 near Mapleton has resulted in the death of an elderly passenger and injuries to the driver, sparking an ongoing investigation by Oregon State Police.
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Fatal Highway 101 Rollover Near Bandon Claims One Life, Passenger Hospitalized
A single-vehicle accident on Highway 101 near Bandon, Oregon, resulted in the death of Ryan Scott Sapp and serious injuries to passenger Tasheena Fawn Reyes. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash.
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Body of Missing Oregon Kindergarten Teacher Recovered Nearly Two Months After Crash in North Umpqua River
Rachel Merchant-Ly, a beloved kindergarten teacher, was found deceased in the North Umpqua River nearly two months after a car accident on Highway 138E. Her disappearance prompted extensive search efforts and raises questions about road safety and potential wrongful death claims under Oregon law.
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 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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