In the early hours of July 4, 2025, a suspected drunk driver struck four female pedestrians in Portland’s Old Town, highlighting serious concerns around impaired driving and pedestrian safety during holiday celebrations.
Read More18-year-old Oleg Polishchuk of Salem was killed in a late-night crash involving a construction vehicle on I-5 in Portland. Authorities are investigating whether speed racing played a role.
Read MoreA devastating head-on crash in Southeast Portland on June 14, 2025, resulted in the death of 82-year-old Michael B. Payne and left another individual hospitalized. Authorities are continuing their investigation.
Read MoreA 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 6-year-old boy named Erick was tragically killed in a parking lot accident in Forest Grove, Oregon. The community has raised over $13,000 to support his grieving family as police continue to investigate the incident.
Read MoreA fatal crash in Coos County involving a college softball team bus killed two people, including a student and coach. The driver, John Dowdy, faces serious charges and remains in custody on $2 million bail.
Read MoreA two-vehicle crash on Monmouth Highway involving a farming swather killed a 59-year-old woman from Dallas, Oregon. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the early morning accident.
Read MoreA deadly crash on Northwest St. Helens Road in Portland on June 9, 2025, involved an SUV rear-ending a semi-truck, resulting in the driver's death and serious injuries to a passenger.
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 MorePaul Rivas, the Portland man responsible for a deadly 2021 vehicle rampage that left one woman dead and multiple pedestrians and bicyclists injured, has been committed to the Oregon State Hospital for at least two years.
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