Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Vehicle Accidents
Community Unites to Raise Over $13,000 for Family of 6-Year-Old Victim in Tragic Accident
A 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.
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Judge Rejects Bail Reduction for Driver Accused in Deadly Coos County Collision
A 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.
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Tragic Collision: 59-Year-Old Dallas Woman Killed in Monmouth Highway Crash Involving Farm Vehicle
A 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.
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Deadly Collision on Highway 30 Prompts Response from Major Crash Investigation Team
A 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.
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Tragic Collision Claims Life of Motorcyclist: Identification Released in Ongoing Investigation
Aaron 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.
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Portland Man Sentenced to Oregon State Hospital Following 2021 Vehicle Rampage
Paul 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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Memorial Day Weekend Tragedy: Two Lives Lost in Oregon Highway Crashes
Two fatal crashes on U.S. 97 and U.S. 26 in Deschutes and Tillamook counties over Memorial Day weekend have left two people dead and several others seriously injured, raising questions about driver safety and legal recourse under Oregon personal injury laws.
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Highway 18 Reopens After Accident, Traffic Remains Slow Between Salem and Oregon Coast
A crash along Highway 18 near milepost 30 briefly shut down traffic in both directions east of Grand Ronde on May 26, 2025, renewing attention to safety on the busy route between Salem and the Oregon Coast.
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Tragic Explosion in Lebanon, Oregon: One Fatality from Burning Car Incident
A deadly car explosion in Lebanon, Oregon on May 24, 2025, claimed one life and injured two firefighters. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, which involved multiple vehicles.
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Vehicle Crash with Utility Pole Closes Center Street Near Oregon State Capitol
A van collided with a utility pole in Salem on April 25, sending one person to the hospital and causing street closures and potential power outages near the Oregon State Capitol.
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