Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Vehicle Safety Measures
Identified Driver in Columbia River Crash Raises Questions About Safety and Liability
A single-vehicle crash on Northeast Marine Drive in Portland resulted in the death of 43-year-old Guillermo Soto Briceno, whose vehicle overturned and entered the Columbia River.
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Over 100 Oregon Truck Drivers Banned for Weigh Station Evasion: Safety Concerns Rise
Oregon officials have cited more than 100 commercial truck drivers and temporarily removed them from service after they bypassed open weigh stations, raising significant concerns about truck safety compliance and public roadway risks.
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Oregon State Police Probe Deadly Highway 211 Crash: Key Insights and Implications
Rodney Alan Keech, 63, of Molalla, was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 211 near milepost 16. Oregon State Police continue to investigate the cause of the rollover.
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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 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.
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.
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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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