Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Vehicle Safety Measures
Tragic Baker County Crash Claims Life of Oregon Man, Raising Concerns Over Road Safety
Jonathan Roger Schmeck, 25, died in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Oregon 7 near Baker County on March 24. The incident raises important safety and legal considerations under Oregon personal injury and wrongful death laws.
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Oregon Traffic Fatalities Rise: Two Lives Lost in Separate Crashes This January
Two separate fatal car crashes in Lane and Umatilla counties have brought Oregon’s 2025 traffic death toll to nine, matching the same period in 2024. One driver was reportedly speeding, while another was not wearing a seatbelt.
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Heroic Firefighters Save Driver from Fiery Crash in Portland, Oregon
Firefighters in Portland, Oregon, made a dramatic rescue of a driver from a burning vehicle following a crash, highlighting the critical role of emergency responders.
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Oregon Police Save Woman from Fiery Car Crash: a Miraculous Rescue Unfolds
A woman in Southeast Portland was saved by police from a burning car following a DUI-related rollover accident. The incident underscores the importance of safety and legal consequences in driving.
Read MoreFatal Crash Investigation Closes SW Barbur Blvd: What You Need to Know
Recent crashes in Portland highlight the persistent issue of alcohol-impaired driving, with multiple fatalities reported. Legal implications and safety measures are discussed.
Read MoreInvestigators Probe Fatal Marine Drive Crash Linked to Alleged Street Racing Activity
A fatal rollover crash on North Marine Drive in Portland is under investigation for potential links to a street racing event.
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Oregon Driver Charged with DUI After High-Speed Crash on Rims Raises Safety Concerns
Skylar Peplinski was arrested in Hillsboro, Oregon for allegedly driving a truck nearly 100 mph on rims while under the influence, highlighting the dangers and legal consequences of DUII in Oregon.
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Major Freeway Interchange Shutdown Following Severe Traffic Collision
A Portland rollover crash on the I-84 ramp leaves a driver critically injured. The incident highlights legal issues related to car accidents in Oregon.
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Deadly Collision on Interstate 84 in Umatilla County Claims Lives
A tragic accident occurred on Interstate 84 in Umatilla County, involving a commercial vehicle that resulted in the deaths of Franklin Rufus Bevins and Ginger Elaine Bevins.
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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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