A motorcyclist died after losing control and colliding with a semi-truck in North Portland. Authorities say speed and track conditions contributed. Legal issues may include wrongful death and motorcycle accident liability.
Read MoreA fatal head-on collision occurred on Southeast Division Street near 119th Avenue in Portland, leaving one person dead and another hospitalized. The Portland Police Bureau’s Major Crash Team is investigating.
Read MoreAnthony Nez Jr., 25, was struck and killed by a vehicle on North Going Street in Portland on April 21, 2025. The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with authorities as the investigation continues.
Read MoreAaron S. Marin, 53, of Portland, died on May 27, 2025, after his motorcycle collided with a parked vehicle in the Rose City Park neighborhood. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fatal crash.
Read MoreOregon has achieved a top-three ranking in bicycle friendliness despite a concerning rise in cyclist fatalities, highlighting the state's commitment to improving cycling infrastructure and safety.
Read MoreThe Portland City Council has approved a $5.3 million plan to enhance safety at a hazardous intersection near the Oregon Humane Society. This decision follows a series of accidents, including a recent fatal crash, underscoring the need for urgent action.
Read MoreA pedestrian fatality involving a MAX Yellow Line train in Portland's Overlook Neighborhood prompts investigation and raises potential legal issues under Oregon personal injury law.
Read MoreOregon 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreA recent study by Oregon State University has concluded that rolling-stop bicycle laws, like those implemented in Oregon, do not promote unsafe behaviors among drivers or cyclists.
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