Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Trafficrelated Fatalities
California Trucker Sentenced to 48 Years for Fatal Crash with Oregon Farmworkers' Van
Lincoln Smith, a California truck driver, was sentenced to over 48 years for a 2023 collision on I-5 near Albany, Oregon, that killed seven farmworkers and injured others. Legal consequences highlight Oregon’s approach to wrongful death and personal injury.
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Oregon Truck Driver Convicted of Manslaughter in Fatal I-5 Crash That Killed Seven Farmworkers
An Oregon jury has found a truck driver guilty of manslaughter in a crash that resulted in the death of seven farmworkers, marking one of the deadliest highway accidents in Oregon's history.
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Fatal I-84 Truck Collision in Union County Leaves Two Dead, One Injured
Two truck drivers were killed and another injured in a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 84 near milepost 279 in Union County, Oregon. The crash involved three commercial trucks and is under investigation by Oregon State Police.
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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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Oregon Police Save Woman from Fiery Car Crash: a Miraculous Rescue Unfolds
A woman in Southeast Portland was saved by police from a burning car following a DUI-related rollover accident. The incident underscores the importance of safety and legal consequences in driving.
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Fatal Collision on Highway 97 Near Terrebonne Claims One Life, Leaves Another Seriously Injured
A devastating car accident on Highway 97 near Terrebonne, Oregon, resulted in one fatality and left another person seriously injured. The Oregon State Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
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Fatal Highway 30 Crash in Clatsop County Highlights Dangers of Unsafe Passing
A fatal crash on Highway 30 in Clatsop County, involving a Mazda and two commercial vehicles, raises important legal and safety issues. The incident highlights the risks of unsafe passing and the potential for personal injury claims.
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Portland Police Bureau Reports Rise in Fatal Crashes: a Closer Look at the Data
Portland Police Bureau reports a significant number of traffic-related fatalities in 2023 and 2024, urging public safety measures to prevent accidents.
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Elderly Pedestrian Dies After Southeast Portland Collision: Community Urged to Reexamine Safety Measures
An 81-year-old pedestrian, Muoi Te Hua, dies after being struck by a vehicle in Southeast Portland. The incident underscores ongoing traffic safety challenges in the area.
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Linn County Police Appeal for Witnesses in Fatal I-5 Pedestrian Crash
A pedestrian was fatally struck on Interstate 5 near Exit 216 in Linn County. Oregon State Police are seeking witnesses to the incident involving a commercial truck.
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