Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Traffic Laws Compliance
School Resumes: a Call for Caution on Oregon Roads As Students Return to Class
As Portland students head back to school, the Portland Police Bureau is stepping up enforcement in school zones and reminding drivers about the life-saving importance of slowing down and staying alert.
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Authorities Search for Driver in Hit-And-Run Incident Involving Bicyclist on Morrison Bridge
A bicyclist sustained serious injuries after being struck by a hit-and-run driver on Portland’s Morrison Bridge. Authorities are urging witnesses to come forward as they search for the suspect vehicle.
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Over 100 Oregon Truck Drivers Banned for Weigh Station Evasion: Safety Concerns Rise
Oregon officials have cited more than 100 commercial truck drivers and temporarily removed them from service after they bypassed open weigh stations, raising significant concerns about truck safety compliance and public roadway risks.
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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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Family of Salem Woman Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Oregon Following DEA Agent's Actions
The family of Marganne Allen, a Salem woman killed during a DEA surveillance operation, has filed a $9.5 million wrongful death lawsuit against the State of Oregon, raising legal questions about government liability and traffic safety.
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Klamath Falls E-Bike Rider Dies After Collision at Busy Intersection; Investigation Ongoing
A 48-year-old man riding an electric bicycle died after colliding with a vehicle in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The incident raises awareness about safety and legal issues surrounding bicycle and e-bike accidents in Oregon.
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Oregon Ducks Player Daylen Austin's Trial Delayed in Fatal Hit-And-Run Incident
The trial of Oregon Ducks player Daylen Austin in a fatal hit-and-run case has been postponed to August 14 due to newly released discovery materials.
Read MoreDUII Arrest: Suspect Rams Police Cruiser Before Fleeing Traffic Stop in Oregon
A DUII suspect was apprehended after a dangerous encounter with police on I-205 near Sunnyside Road, illustrating the risks of impaired driving in Oregon.
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Oregon Driver Charged with DUI After High-Speed Crash on Rims Raises Safety Concerns
Skylar Peplinski was arrested in Hillsboro, Oregon for allegedly driving a truck nearly 100 mph on rims while under the influence, highlighting the dangers and legal consequences of DUII in Oregon.
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Increase in Tailgating Citations Noted Across Oregon
Oregon State Police reports a rise in citations for drivers following too closely, emphasizing the critical need for safe driving distances, especially with wet weather and decreased daylight in the fall.
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