Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Wrongful Death
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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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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Oregon's Bicycle Accessibility Ranks High, But Safety Raises Concerns for Cyclists
A new analysis reveals that Oregon, ranked as a bicycle-friendly state, is also one of the most dangerous for cyclists, with 73 fatal crashes from 2019 to 2023. Eugene leads in safety efforts, but serious concerns remain across the state.
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Authorities Identify Pedestrian Tragically Killed in April Collision in Oregon
Anthony Nez Jr., 25, was struck and killed by a vehicle on North Going Street in Portland on April 21, 2025. The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with authorities as the investigation continues.
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Tragic December Crash Claims Life of Pedestrian in Oregon, Raising Safety Concerns
Melinda L. Reinke, struck by a vehicle in Southeast Portland in December 2024, has died from crash-related complications, raising potential wrongful death and pedestrian injury legal issues under Oregon law.
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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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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 Clackamas County Crash Claims Life of Oregon City Motorcyclist
A 28-year-old Oregon City motorcyclist died after colliding head-on with a car on Highway 224 near Estacada. The crash raises serious concerns about motorcycle safety and visibility on Oregon's winding highways.
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Tragic Collision on Highway 26 Claims Life of Madras Motorcyclist, Identified by Oregon State Police
A 36-year-old Madras man was killed in a motorcycle collision with a pickup truck on Highway 26 near Dover Lane, with Oregon State Police citing an unsafe pass as the primary cause.
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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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