Oregon Injury Law News
Category: Wrongful Death
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 Truck Driver Convicted of Manslaughter in Fatal I-5 Crash That Killed Seven 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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Oregon Highway Crashes Leave Three Dead, Toddlers Survive Unscathed
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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Fatal Truck Crash on Highway 224 in Clackamas County Underscores Roadway Safety Risks
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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Fatal I-84 Truck Collision in Union County Leaves Two Dead, One Injured
Two truck drivers were killed and another injured in a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 84 near milepost 279 in Union County, Oregon. The crash involved three commercial trucks and is under investigation by Oregon State Police.
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Oregon Woman's First Court Appearance in Fatal Hit-And-Run of SLO Bicyclist
Vanessa Rose Noblitt of Oregon faces multiple felony charges in a San Luis Obispo hit-and-run crash that killed one bicyclist and injured another. Legal implications include DUI-related wrongful death and personal injury claims.
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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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