Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Urban Traffic Safety
Oregon State Study Finds No Increase in Unsafe Behavior with Rolling-Stop Bike Laws
A 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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Major Injury Reported in Portland Car and MAX Train Collision
A recent collision between a car and a MAX train in Portland led to serious injuries and complex rescue efforts.
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Cyclist Succumbs to Injuries 11 Days Following Traffic Accident
A Portland bicyclist has died from injuries sustained in a non-collision incident in the Multnomah Neighborhood earlier this month, prompting a police investigation.
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Bridge Collision on Lyon Street in Albany Raises Safety Concerns
A significant multi-vehicle accident occurred on the Lyon Street Bridge in Albany, Oregon, prompting authorities to close the bridge to manage the situation and ensure public safety.
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Authorities Identify Motorcyclist Fatal Victim in June 14 Crash
A recent traffic collision in Southeast Portland has resulted in the death of a motorcyclist, emphasizing ongoing traffic safety issues in the area.
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Fatal Wrong-Way Collision on I-84 in Northeast Portland Claims One Life
A serious head-on collision on I-84 in Portland, involving a wrong-way driver, results in one fatality and multiple charges against the driver, including DUII and Manslaughter.
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I-84 Reopens After Fatal Pedestrian Crash: Impact and Community Reactions in Portland
A fatal pedestrian accident shut down eastbound I-84 in Portland early Friday morning. Police are investigating the crash, which marks Portland's 26th traffic death in 2024.
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Fatal Motorcycle Accident on Southeast 82nd Avenue Claims One Life, Investigations Underway
Three people died in separate motorcycle crashes in Southeast Portland within a 17-hour period, prompting renewed scrutiny of motorcycle safety and potential legal claims under Oregon law.
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22-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies in Southeast Portland Crash: Community Mourns As Investigation Continues
A late-night motorcycle crash in Southeast Portland claimed the life of Phillip P. Taylor, 22, after his Harley Davidson collided with a Ford Focus. The driver of the other vehicle sustained serious injuries.
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