Gresham, OR – Pedestrian Fatally Injured in Car Crash on SE Orient Dr near SE 292nd Place

Gresham, OR (February 4, 2023) – Authorities reported to the site of a major crash that had taken place on Friday morning that claimed one person’s life. On February 3, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s office responded to a traffic crash that occurred on Southeast Orient Drive.

According to law enforcement, at around three a.m., a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Southeast Orient Drive in the area near Southeast 292nd Place.

The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries as a result of the accident. Emergency crews arrived at the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.

The Gresham Police Department is currently assisting MCSO in their investigation into the crash.

We offer our condolences to the family of the pedestrian who died in this accident.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Oregon

Fatal pedestrian crashes take the lives of thousands of people in the United States annually. Here in Oregon, we see countless families suffer overwhelming consequences after losing loved ones in these unpredictable accidents. Unfortunately, these accidents are often a result of drivers engaging in acts of negligence.

When drivers are speeding, distracted, or even impaired while behind the wheel, they can cause accidents that cause serious consequences for families. Regrettably, innocent people continue to lose their lives as a result of these and other acts of negligence.

If your loved one has died as a result of a fatal crash, your family may be able to take legal action. A wrongful death claim can help you seek financial compensation for some of the losses and the damages that you face.

Some of the damages that your family may be entitled to recover financial compensation for include:

• Lost earnings: Your family may be entitled to recover financial compensation for the lost earnings that you face having your loved one forced out of work due to their unexpected passing.
• Funeral costs: You are able to recover compensation to alleviate the cost of funeral expenses and burial costs. These can be significant, so it is important that you have the money that you need to cover these expenses.
• Loss of consortium: Your family can recover compensation for the loss of consortium you feel having lost your spouse, parent, or someone who you share a close relationship with.

It is important that you seek legal representation immediately to get started on your case.

Our Gresham wrongful death lawyers at Kivel & Howard have decades of experience helping our clients get justice. We are deeply committed to providing our clients with compassionate representation to ensure they are able to get the financial compensation they need and deserve for their losses. Our law firm fully believes that no one should ever have to deal with the overwhelming consequences of another person’s negligence. For this reason, our team will fight for fair compensation to make sure that you have the money that you need to cover the losses and damages you face. Schedule a free consultation by reaching out to our Oregon personal injury law firm today at (503) 796-0909 or (503) 802-4800 to get started on your case.