Portland, OR – Accident on E Burnside St near NE Cesar Chavez Blvd Leave Three Injured
Portland, OR (March 7, 2021) – An automobile accident reported on Saturday morning ended in injuries, according to local authorities. At approximately 12:42 a.m., on March 6, the Portland Police Bureau responded to the site of a collision on East Burnside Street.
Reports from authorities show that an American Medical Response Ambulance was traveling through the intersection of East Burnside Street and Northeast Cesar Chavez Boulevard when it was struck by a 2008 Subaru Legacy Outback sedan.
The driver of the Subaru, 18-year-old Lacorius M Jenkins, became pinned inside his vehicle. The Portland Fire and Rescue extricated the trapped driver. Jenkins was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants and reckless driving.
A total of three people were transported to area hospitals for the treatment of injuries. At this time, the Portland Police Department is investigating to determine the cause of the crash.
Our thoughts are with the victims who were injured in this accident. We hope for their fast and full recovery.
Car Accidents in Portland, Oregon
Data provided by the National Safety Council (NSC) shows that the number of traffic-related fatalities across the state of Oregon increased around 4% between 2018 and 2019. Not only are victims losing their lives in collisions at an alarming rate, but they are becoming injured more often as well. In the Portland area alone, more than 8,000 people are injured in vehicle collisions each year. These accidents often leave victims with injuries that cause overwhelming pain and suffering. In many instances, victims require hospitalization and have to take several weeks or even months off work to recover.
An overwhelming number of vehicle 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. When victims are harmed in accidents as a result of the actions of other drivers, it is crucial that they reach out to a car accident attorney in Oregon as soon as possible. Victims may have legal options available to help them recover. Working with a legal team that is knowledgeable, responsive, and attentive can help to ensure you are able to get the justice and compensation you need and deserve after being harmed.
Our compassionate Oregon personal injury attorneys at Kivel & Howard have decades of combined experience helping accident victims get the justice they deserve after being harmed in vehicle collisions. 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. We strive to provide excellence to each client as we provide individualized representation to them to ensure their specific legal needs are met. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident 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 team is available to meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss the circumstances surrounding your accident and help to determine the best options available for you to move forward and get the justice you deserve.
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