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Current updates with practical context for crash victims, injured pedestrians and cyclists, families, and Oregon communities. Page 8 of the archive.
May 26, 2025
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.
Learn moreMay 25, 2025
Two fatal crashes on U.S. 97 and U.S. 26 in Deschutes and Tillamook counties over Memorial Day weekend have left two people dead and several others seriously injured, raising questions about driver safety and legal recourse under Oregon personal injury laws.
Learn moreMay 10, 2025
Oregon police departments, including Crook County Sheriff's Office, are joining the national 'Click It or Ticket' campaign to boost seat belt use and prevent injuries and fatalities during the busy Memorial Day travel period.
Learn moreMay 6, 2025
Terrance Quackenbush-Benson was found guilty by a Marion County jury for causing a deadly head-on collision in Salem while under the influence of inhalants, resulting in two deaths and serious injuries to a third person.
Learn moreApril 24, 2025
A van collided with a utility pole in Salem on April 25, sending one person to the hospital and causing street closures and potential power outages near the Oregon State Capitol.
Learn moreApril 20, 2025
A fatal single-vehicle crash on Highway 99W near Northeast Youngman Lane in Yamhill County claimed the life of Woodburn resident Dennis Giron-Cortes, with speed identified as a likely factor.
Learn moreApril 20, 2025
Early morning crash on Highway 213 in Oregon City sends two people to the hospital following a collision between a pickup truck and a sedan.
Learn moreApril 18, 2025
A suspected drunk driving crash on Oregon Route 42 killed Umpqua Community College coach Jami Strinz and player Kiley Jones and injured eight others. The driver, Jonathan Dowdy, now faces multiple felony charges, including manslaughter and DUII.
Learn moreApril 14, 2025
Oen Evan Nicholson, who killed four people and kidnapped a woman during a 2021 mental health-fueled crime spree, has been sentenced to life under psychiatric custody in Oregon.
Learn moreApril 10, 2025
Joseph Banks, responsible for killing three and injuring four in a string of Portland shootings in 2022, has been found guilty except for insanity and committed indefinitely to the Oregon State Hospital.
Learn moreApril 5, 2025
A 64-year-old Oregon City man died and his passenger was critically injured in a motorcycle crash on South Springwater Road in Clackamas County. Legal issues may arise related to liability and wrongful death.
Learn moreApril 2, 2025
A three-vehicle crash on Highway 224 in Clackamas County left one man dead and two others seriously injured. The driver believed to be responsible faces DUII charges.
Learn moreMarch 31, 2025
An 85-year-old Washington man was killed in a rollover crash on I-84 in Umatilla County after attempting an unsafe pass in a single-lane construction zone. Oregon State Police continue to investigate.
Learn moreMarch 30, 2025
The family of Marganne Allen, a Salem woman killed during a DEA surveillance operation, has filed a $9.5 million wrongful death lawsuit against the State of Oregon, raising legal questions about government liability and traffic safety.
Learn moreMarch 30, 2025
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.
Learn moreMarch 24, 2025
A 45-year-old White City man was fatally struck by a vehicle while bicycling on Foothill Road in Central Point, raising legal and public safety concerns surrounding rural road cycling in Oregon.
Learn moreFebruary 26, 2025
A major crash has shut down Highway 18 in both directions near Lincoln City, Oregon, cutting off a key route between the Oregon Coast and the Willamette Valley and raising potential personal injury issues under Oregon law.
Learn moreFebruary 22, 2025
A University of Oregon student was injured by a falling tree amid a statewide wind advisory, prompting safety measures and raising legal questions about premises liability.
Learn moreFebruary 20, 2025
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.
Learn moreFebruary 17, 2025
An 18-year-old Oregon woman died in a single-vehicle crash on I-5 in Kelso, prompting investigations into speed and seatbelt usage.
Learn moreFebruary 17, 2025
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.
Learn moreFebruary 17, 2025
Oregon's proposed House Bill 3140 sparks debate over liability protections, seeking to balance business concerns with victim rights in personal injury cases.
Learn moreFebruary 7, 2025
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.
Learn moreFebruary 4, 2025
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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