Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Wrongful Death
Oregon Football Player Daylen Austin Charged in Fatal Eugene Hit-And-Run Involving Pedestrian
Daylen Austin, a University of Oregon football player, has been charged with felony hit-and-run after allegedly striking and killing a pedestrian in Eugene. Legal and public safety concerns arise in the wake of the April 15 crash.
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Fatal Highway 101 Rollover Near Bandon Claims One Life, Passenger Hospitalized
A single-vehicle accident on Highway 101 near Bandon, Oregon, resulted in the death of Ryan Scott Sapp and serious injuries to passenger Tasheena Fawn Reyes. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash.
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Bend Teen's Drowning: Jury Finds Multiple Parties Negligent in 2021 Wrongful Death Case
A Deschutes County jury awarded under $20,000 in a wrongful death lawsuit after determining shared negligence among the teen victim, his mother, the driver, Walmart, and an underage alcohol buyer in a 2021 crash at Wickiup Reservoir.
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U.s. 26 Reopens After Major Accident Near Mt. Hood and Warm Springs
Following a significant collision, U.S. Highway 26 between Mt. Hood and Warm Springs has reopened, restoring traffic flow in the area.
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NE Portland Pedestrian Killed in Suspected DUII Crash Sparks Renewed Safety Concerns
A 52-year-old pedestrian, Federico Pedro Pascual, died after being struck by an allegedly impaired driver in Portland’s Madison South neighborhood. The driver, Nicole M. Land, faces DUII, assault, and reckless driving charges.
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Fatal Highway 101 Collision in Tillamook County: Investigation Underway Following Serious Injuries
A single-vehicle crash on HWY 101 in Tillamook County led to the tragic death of Rhonda Sue Heine. The incident involved a Dodge Charger driven by Ellis Miller Heine, who was seriously injured.
Read MoreTragic Highway 101 Collision Claims Lives in Lincoln County: a Look at Safety Concerns and Prevention
A head-on collision on Highway 101 in Newport, Oregon, resulted in the death of a 74-year-old woman and minor injuries to a mother and her two children. The incident underscores the ongoing risks on Oregon's coastal highways.
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Teen Killed, Sister Injured in Highway 20 Collision Near Vale: Investigation Ongoing
A 17-year-old boy from Harper was killed and his 13-year-old sister seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 20 near Vale, Oregon. The incident highlights legal concerns around passing maneuvers and wrongful death liability under Oregon law.
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Body of Missing Oregon Kindergarten Teacher Recovered Nearly Two Months After Crash in North Umpqua River
Rachel Merchant-Ly, a beloved kindergarten teacher, was found deceased in the North Umpqua River nearly two months after a car accident on Highway 138E. Her disappearance prompted extensive search efforts and raises questions about road safety and potential wrongful death claims under Oregon law.
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Salem Motorcyclist Dies After 30-Foot Fall from Center Street Bridge Following Crash
A 27-year-old man died in Salem, Oregon, after losing control of his motorcycle on the Center Street Bridge and falling 30 feet. The fatal incident marks the ninth traffic-related death in the city in 2024.
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