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Oregon injury news and safety updates
Current updates with practical context for crash victims, injured pedestrians and cyclists, families, and Oregon communities. Page 8 of the archive.
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May 26, 2025
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.
Learn moreMay 25, 2025
Memorial Day Weekend Tragedy: Two Lives Lost in Oregon Highway Crashes
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's Click It or Ticket Campaign: Sheriff’s Offices Boost Seat Belt Enforcement Statewide
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
Jury Finds Oregon Driver Under Inhalants Responsible for Fatal 2024 Salem Crash
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
Vehicle Crash with Utility Pole Closes Center Street Near Oregon State Capitol
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
Tragic Single-Vehicle Crash in Yamhill County Claims Life, Raises Safety Concerns
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
Two Hospitalized Following Serious Crash on Highway 213 in Oregon City
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
Tragedy Strikes Oregon College as Softball Player and Coach Die in Post-Game Accident
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
After Killing Four and Taking a Hostage, Man Faces Life in Custody Across the United States
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
Portland Man Indefinitely Committed to State Hospital After Insanity Verdict in Triple Homicide
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
Tragic Weekend Collision Claims Life of Oregon City Man on Clackamas County Road
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
Tragic Highway 224 Collision Claims Life of Driver in Clackamas County
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
Tragic I-84 Crash in Umatilla County Sparks Investigation by Oregon State Police
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
Family of Salem Woman Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Oregon Following DEA Agent's Actions
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
Tragic Baker County Crash Claims Life of Oregon Man, Raising Concerns Over Road Safety
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
Fatal Early Morning Bicycle Crash in Central Point Raises Safety Concerns on Rural Oregon Roads
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
Highway 18 Collision Disrupts Travel Between Oregon Coast and Salem, Causes Major Delays
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
Severe Winds Cause Tree Collapse at University of Oregon, Prompting Statewide Advisory
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
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.
Learn moreFebruary 17, 2025
Fatal Kelso Crash Claims Life of Oregon Teen, Highlights Seatbelt and Speeding Risks
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
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.
Learn moreFebruary 17, 2025
Oregon Recreation Firms Demand Liability Shields Amid Rising Pushback from Victims
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
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.
Learn moreFebruary 4, 2025
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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