Portland, OR – Auto Wreck on N Horseshoe Ave Ends in Injuries

Portland, OR (June 2, 2022) – A motor vehicle accident that took place in the Portland area on Wednesday afternoon sent at least one person to a local hospital with injuries. At around 3:40 p.m., on June 1, emergency crews were notified that their assistance was needed on-site at a crash on North Horseshoe Avenue.

Reports from local authorities show that a collision between vehicles occurred in the 9400 block of North Horseshoe Avenue. The incident caused delays in the area as emergency crews worked to clear the scene.

Emergency medical services rendered aid on-site to victims before transporting those in need of further care to area hospitals.

At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

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

Car Accidents in Oregon

Cars are generally considered the most common form of transportation across our state. Although the majority of people are able to travel safely to him and make it to their destinations, we see a significant number of people involved in accidents every year.

In fact, tens of thousands of people are injured in motor vehicle accidents across the state of Oregon annually. Here in the Portland area, we see countless people suffer serious injuries and accidents due to the negligence of others. Some of the most common causes of crashes we see include drivers who are speeding, drivers who are under the influence, in those who engage in reckless actions while operating their vehicles.

When drivers engage in reckless and negligent actions, they can cause serious accidents that negatively affect the lives of those involved. Some of the most common types of auto accidents that we see include:

• Rear-end collisions
• T-bone crashes
• Rollover accidents
• Hit and run crashes
• Head-on collisions
• Multi-vehicle collisions

Any type of motor vehicle accident has the ability to cause significant injuries to those involved. If you were harmed as a result of a motor vehicle accident, you may have legal options available to help you move forward. Reaching out to a knowledgeable legal team can help to ensure you are able to secure the compensation you need and deserve for your accident. Our Portland car accident lawyers are available to take your call at your earliest convenience.

At Kivel & Howard, our compassionate and dedicated Portland personal injury attorneys understand the challenges that injured parties space following accidents. For this reason, we are committed to taking all of the legal work off of the hands of our clients. You can truly depend on us to keep your best interest in mind as we fight by your side to help you get justice. We will help you secure the maximum amount of compensation available for your lawsuit. We are dedicated to providing excellence to each of our clients throughout the entire legal process.

Do not wait to get started on your case. Contact our Oregon personal injury law firm today 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.