Newburg, OR – TVFR Responds to Injury Crash on Highway 99

Newburg, OR - TVFR Responds to Injury Crash on Highway 99

Newburg, OR – TVFR Responds to Injury Crash on Highway 99

Newburg, OR (November 7, 2022) – Emergency personnel with the Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue responded to the scene of a traffic accident on Saturday afternoon that left multiple people injured. On November 5, calls for help came in to the Oregon State Police regarding a traffic accident on Highway 99.

According to reports, three vehicles collided on Highway 99 just north of Newburgh, Oregon. The crash prompted the closure of the roadway during the afternoon hours.

Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue responded to the scene of the accident to extricate one person that was trapped inside your vehicle. The victim suffered serious injuries and was rushed by EMS to a nearby hospital.

Three other people suffered injuries as a result of the accident and were rushed to area hospitals for medical care.

The circumstances surrounding the accident are under investigation by the Oregon State police.

We hope the victims hurt as a result of this traffic crash recover quickly.

Car Accidents in Oregon

Newburg, OR - TVFR Responds to Injury Crash on Highway 99A vehicle crash can change your life in an instant. Unfortunately, tens of thousands of people across the state of Oregon are left with debilitating injuries due to traffic accidents each year. Many of these accidents are preventable. We see countless people left with debilitating injuries due to driver negligence. Leading factors in vehicle collisions across our state include:

  • Distracted driving: There are several things that can be distracting to drivers behind the wheel. This can include anything from texting and driving to simply not paying attention to the road.
  • Impaired driving: Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is extremely dangerous and often leads to car accidents. In Oregon, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. Unfortunately, countless people cause severe accidents while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  • Speeding: When drivers ignore the posted speed limits and choose to go too fast for conditions, they put themselves and others at risk for an accident. Accidents that occur at high speeds often result in more severe damage and injuries.

If you have been harmed as a result of a traffic collision in the state of Oregon, our state provides you with the ability to file a legal claim against the person who is responsible. Taking legal action in civil court can provide you with the ability to recover financial compensation for some of the costs you face following your crash. A car accident lawyer in Newburg can help you get justice after your collision.

Although you are not required to hire legal representation while pursuing a personal injury claim, our personal injury lawyers at Kivel & Howard take great pride in the services we provide for injury clients. Our team has a proven history of success when it comes to litigating complex personal injury cases for clients across the state. Our team will help you maximize the amount of compensation you recover. Schedule a consultation at your earliest convenience to see how our team can help you get justice. Our personal injury lawyers are available by calling (503) 796-0909 and (503) 802-4800.

Note: We utilize several outside sources when creating this accident news post for Kivel & Howard. Our sources include news and media outlets, state and local police incident reports as well as statements taken from individuals who have witnessed the accident.  Because of this, the facts surrounding this accident have not been independently verified by our writing staff.  If you find any information that is inaccurate in our story, let us know and we will correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available.  We will remove this post from our site upon request.

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.


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