Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Trafficrelated Fatalities
Oregon Tops U.s. in Rising Car Crash Fatalities, Cities Ranked by Danger
Oregon sees a significant increase in car crash fatalities, making it the leading state in the U.S. for such incidents. Despite safety regulations, 601 people died in Oregon car accidents in 2022.
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Critical Injury in Highway 26 Rollover Leads to Extended Closure Near Prineville
A severe single-vehicle rollover accident on Highway 26 east of Prineville resulted in critical injuries for the driver and significant traffic delays.
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Deadly Interstate 5 Collision Claims Lives in Linn County
Ryan Lee Bird, 40, of Eugene, tragically lost his life while bicycling on Interstate 5 in Linn County after being struck by a commercial truck. The accident raises important questions about roadway safety for bicyclists.
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Serious Pedestrian Injury Halts Traffic on NE Lombard St Amid Crash Probe
A serious accident on NE Lombard Street in Portland, Oregon, left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries early Saturday morning. The involved driver has been detained as police investigate the scene.
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Oregon Woman Faces DUI Charges with Minor in Car, Sheriff's Dept. Reports
A recent incident in Lowell, Oregon, resulted in the DUI arrest of a woman who was reportedly acting erratically with a child in the car. The confrontation escalated, involving physical resistance and injury to a deputy.
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Clackamas County Arrest: Man Held for Fatal September 2023 Collision
A Clackamas County resident was indicted on charges of Criminal Negligent Homicide following a deadly collision involving a Buick sedan and a commercial truck in Marion County.
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Deadly Collision on I-84 in Union County Claims Lives
A series of fatal vehicular accidents across Oregon has raised significant road safety concerns, including incidents in Union, Marion, Polk, and Washington counties.
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Deadly Interstate 84 Collision Claims Lives in Multnomah County
A devastating multi-vehicle incident on Interstate 84 involving a wrong-way driver results in a fatality and significant traffic disruption.
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I-5 Accident Update: Authorities Identify Motorist Involved in Serious Crash
A single-vehicle crash on I-5's northbound exit to Hayden Island claimed the life of 36-year-old Thomas W. Keough. Portland police continue to investigate the incident, which marks the city’s 36th traffic fatality in 2024.
Read MoreFatal Crash in Gresham Following Police Traffic Stop Chase
A fatal car crash occurred in Gresham, Oregon, ending a police pursuit initiated by the Gresham Police Department, resulting in two deaths and one severe injury.
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