Pedestrian safety is important, because you don't want to feel at risk every time you walk near a roadway or through a parking lot. There are thousands of deaths caused by pedestrian accidents each year, so it's up to you to stay safe and to make sure you report any...
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How many pedestrians are killed each year in Oregon?
As someone who walks to work or takes jogs in the morning, it's important to know that you're going to be safe on and near roadways. Oregon seems to be safe generally speaking, but if you're struck by a car because a driver is being negligent, it can cause an impact...
Portland driver arrested for DUI assault after striking jogger
An Oregon pickup truck driver was arrested on charges of drunk driving after he struck a jogger on a recent Wednesday night in northeast Portland. Authorities were called at approximately 5:30 p.m., after the collision occurred. The 55-year-old jogger was fortunate to...
Claims for damages after a Portland pedestrian accident
Portland has a lot of progressive minded pedestrians who prefer to stay healthy and preserve the environment by walking instead of driving. This means that motorists need to use extra caution when driving on Portland streets. They need to keep an eye out for...
Improving pedestrian safety can be a community thing
Back in February, we turned a spotlight on pedestrian safety. The emphasis in that post was on the steps that both pedestrians and drivers can take to reduce the risks of deadly or injury-causing pedestrian-auto accidents. The ones commonly applied across the board...
Oregon effort to be pedestrian friendly doesn’t guarantee safety
If you are new to Oregon or even a lifelong resident it is fair to ask whether you know and appreciate the law regarding the rights of pedestrians in the state. Pedestrian rights and their safety are subjects that get a good deal of focus. Indeed, it recently was the...
Increase in pedestrian deaths recorded on Oregon roads in 2014
If preliminary numbers are any indication, 2014 was not a good year for traffic deaths in Oregon. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports this week that an initial accounting shows that there were 352 deaths due to traffic accidents last year. That compares with 313 in 2013....
Oregon man caught after fleeing the scene of pedestrian accident
Pedestrian accidents often cause serious injuries. The steel frame and speed of a moving vehicle is often enough to cause serious trauma for a person who is struck, regardless of the speed at which the vehicle is moving . Motorists have the responsibility to exercise...
Woman killed in pedestrian accident at Oregon hotel
When most people think about being injured as a pedestrian, they may picture stepping out into heavy traffic or straying from a crosswalk. However, it is possible to be the victim of a pedestrian accident while not even being near the road. A recent pedestrian...
Pedestrian accident occurs as man is hit and run victim in Oregon
Anytime a person walks along the roadway, there is the chance of becoming embroiled in an accident. For the most part, as long as a pedestrian and any nearby motorists are abiding by the rules of the road, all is well and everyone is safe. However, a pedestrian...