Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Wrongful Death
California Trucker Sentenced for Fatal Collision with Oregon Farmworkers, Resulting in Seven Deaths
Lincoln Smith, a California truck driver, receives a 48-year sentence for a fatal crash that killed seven farmworkers in Oregon. The case highlights serious legal issues surrounding reckless driving and substance use.
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Major Highway 18 Closure Affects Travel Between Oregon Coast and Salem Following Recent Crash
A crash on Highway 18 near Lincoln City led to a full closure, underscoring the importance of traffic safety in Oregon's busy corridors.
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Oregon State Police Probe Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Linn County: What We Know
A fatal crash in Linn County involving a suspected impaired driver is under investigation by Oregon State Police. The accident resulted in the death of Kylie Rae Campbell.
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Legal Action Blames Lane County for 2023 Crash Fatality of Oregon State Student
The family of an Oregon State student who died in a 2023 crash is suing Lane County, claiming failures in supervising the driver's post-prison conditions. The lawsuit emphasizes potential wrongful death and negligence claims.
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Oregon Ducks Player Daylen Austin's Trial Delayed in Fatal Hit-And-Run Incident
The trial of Oregon Ducks player Daylen Austin in a fatal hit-and-run case has been postponed to August 14 due to newly released discovery materials.
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Oregon Jury Convicts Trucker of Manslaughter in Tragic Crash That Claimed Lives of 7 Farmworkers
An Oregon jury has found a truck driver guilty of manslaughter in a crash that resulted in the death of seven farmworkers, marking one of the deadliest highway accidents in Oregon's history.
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Tragic Oregon Crashes Claim Three Lives, Leaving Toddlers Miraculously Unharmed
A series of fatal crashes on Oregon highways have claimed multiple lives, sparking concerns over road safety. These incidents raise important legal and safety considerations, including potential wrongful death claims.
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Trial Begins for Trucker Accused of Causing Oregon Crash That Killed Seven Farmworkers
The trial of Lincoln Smith, a trucker charged with manslaughter after a fatal crash in Oregon, is underway, with his defense arguing he was asleep, not under the influence.
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Tragic Truck Accident Claims Life in Clackamas County: a Vehicle's Deadly Descent
A fatal accident on Highway 224 in Clackamas County resulted in the death of Mark Loren McVicker. The incident underscores the serious consequences of roadway departures and potential legal implications for similar accidents in Oregon.
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Community Mourns La Pine Woman Killed in Tragic Highway 97 Accident
Rebecka Ann Perrine, a beloved resident of La Pine, Oregon, tragically lost her life in a head-on collision on Highway 97. Her passing has left a void in the lives of her family and the Central Oregon community.
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