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8 Vehicle Eugene Crash Injures Two People

A Eugene car crash involving eight vehicles sent two women to the hospital Thursday and snarled traffic on Interstate-5 according to police and media reports. The women’s injuries were not life-threatening. According to Oregon State Police spokesman Lt. Gregg Hastings, the incident began early Thursday afternoon when a car stuck…

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How Not to Cause an Oregon Car Accident: Distracted Driving Summit and “Heads Up Driving Week” Highlight Dangers of Multitasking While Operating a Vehicle

This week, the US Department of Transportation is hosting the Distracted Driving Summit. During the two-day meeting, attended by senior transportation officials, safety advocates, government officials, academics, and law enforcement representatives, attendees are expected to discuss the dangers that can arise when a motorist is texting while driving or engaged…

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Portland Traffic Captain and His Wife Among Those Injured in Oregon Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 30

A three-vehicle crash on Highway 30 injured three people on Monday. The Oregon car accident took place around 5pm when Clatskanie resident Jeffrey Lidgett swerved his van to avoid hitting a deer. In an attempt to avoid Lidgett’s vehicle, Castle Rock driver Justin Aldrich drove onto the road’s eastbound shoulder.…

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Portland Police Chief recommends suspension of officer named in Portland, Oregon wrongful death lawsuit over man Tasered in 2006

In six months, one of the trials in the Oregon police brutality lawsuit accusing Portland police officers of contributing to James P. Chasse Jr.’s wrongful death, because they allegedly used excessive force when apprehending him and then denied him the proper medical care, is scheduled to begin. Already, Multnomah County…

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Motorcycles Involved in Oregon Traffic Accident on I-5

Traffic was backed up for miles on Interstate 5 on Friday following an Oregon traffic accident involving several motorcycles. The riders belong to the Brother Speed outlaw motorcycle club. The Oregon motorcycle accident happened as approximately 26 riders, traveling in the left lane and following a car, were forced to…

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Child Car Safety Seats, When Defect-Free and Used Properly, Can Save Children’s Lives During Oregon Car Crashes

As part of Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs from September 12 – September 18, 2009, parents and caregivers can go to one of many free safety seat inspection stations located throughout Oregon (see link below) to get their child safety seats checked. The inspection allows trained passenger safety technicians…

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