Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Trafficrelated Fatalities
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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Fatal Interstate 84 Crashes in Oregon Highlight Rising Pedestrian Risks Involving Commercial Vehicles
Recent incidents on Oregon's Interstate 84 resulted in the deaths of three pedestrians, underscoring the risks associated with pedestrian and commercial vehicle interactions.
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Oregon City Crash: Driver Arrested on Impairment Charges After Fatal Accident
A fatal car accident near Oregon City on November 29, 2024, has led to the arrest of a driver on charges including manslaughter and DUII, highlighting the severe consequences of impaired driving.
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Portland Woman Dies Weeks After Northeast Airport Way Crash, Marking City's 66th Traffic Fatality of the Year
In Portland, Oregon, a woman has died following injuries from a two-vehicle crash in November, marking the city's 66th traffic-related fatality in 2024.
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