Milwaukie, OR – Two Injured in Truck Crash on Highway 99E at SE Ochoco St

Milwaukie, OR (September 24, 2021) – Two people were left seriously injured following a motor vehicle accident in the Milwaukie area on Thursday afternoon. At around 2:30 p.m., on September 23, emergency crews were requested at the scene of an accident on Highway 99 East.

Reports from authorities show that a car and a semi-truck collided on Highway 99E at the intersection of Southeast Ochoco Street during the afternoon hours.

The car became entrapped under the truck, pinning both occupants inside. The two victims sustained significant injuries in the accident. One victim was rushed to a nearby hospital. The second victim was transported to an area trauma center.

At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

Our thoughts are with the victims injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.

Truck Accidents in Milwaukie, Oregon

Each year, more than 8,000 victims are hurt in traffic-related incidents throughout the Portland area. In many cases, those harmed are forced to deal with unimaginable consequences. Quite often, truck crash victims are left with injuries that cause overwhelming pain and suffering. Countless victims require hospitalization and have to take several weeks or even months off work to recover. The immediate and long-term consequences leave injured parties to deal with an array of negative impacts on their health and wellbeing. Regrettably, families of injured parties are often forced to bear the impact of a collision as well.

Many auto collisions in the state of Oregon are a result of driver error. When drivers engage in reckless and negligent actions while operating their vehicles, they place themselves and others sharing the road at an increased risk of being seriously injured or killed. Those involved in truck accidents are more likely to suffer severe injuries due to the size and weight of these vehicles When victims are hurt in crashes as a result of the actions of other drivers, it is essential that they reach out to a Milwaukie truck accident lawyer as soon as possible. Those harmed may have legal options available to help them recover. Working with a legal team that is trusted, knowledgeable, and attentive can help to ensure you are able to get the justice and compensation you need and deserve after being injured.

Milwaukie Personal Injury Lawyers

Our seasoned Milwaukie personal injury attorneys at Kivel & Howard have decades of experience helping injured victims get the justice they deserve after being involved in vehicle accidents. We strive to provide excellence to each client as we provide individualized representation to them to ensure their specific legal needs are met. Our clients can depend on us to keep their best interests in mind as we fight on their behalf to ensure they are fully and fairly compensated for their injuries. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle collision as a result of another person’s actions, contact our personal injury attorneys in Oregon at (503) 796-0909 or (503) 802-4800 to schedule a free case evaluation today. Our lawyers are available to meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss the circumstances surrounding your crash and help to determine the best options available for you to move forward and get the justice you deserve.

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Disclaimer: These posts are written with the intent to provide Oregonians with overall driving and safety information in an effort to reduce the number of serious accidents that take place on our roads and highways. These posts are not intended to provide medical or legal advice of any kind.  The photograph used in this story is not representative of the actual accident scene.