Portland, OR – Becky Dietzel Killed in Pedestrian Crash on River Rd near Dearborn Rd
Portland, OR (August 2, 2021) – Authorities were requested at the scene of an auto accident that claimed one woman’s life on Wednesday evening. At approximately 8:30 p.m., on July 28, emergency crews were notified that their assistance was needed on-site at a crash on River Road.
Reports from local authorities indicate that 64-year-old Becky Dietzel was standing in the area of River Road and Cummings Lane when she was struck by 47-year-old Sean Beck in a sedan as he fled the police.
Dietzel suffered fatal injuries in the accident and was declared deceased at the scene. Police were able to apprehend Beck, who is facing multiple charges for this accident. At this time, the Portland Police Department is investigating to determine the cause of the crash.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Portland, Oregon
Statistics from 2018 and 2019 show that there was a 22% increase in the number of pedestrians who lost their lives in traffic collisions throughout the state of Oregon. Over 20 people end up losing their lives in crashes in Portland alone. Although we like to think that the enactment of safety measures throughout our state is helping, we continue to see families forced to deal with the consequences of tragic collisions.
When victims are fatally injured in accidents, their families are often left to pay tens of thousands of dollars on funeral expenses. To make the situation even more challenging to accept, families often lose sources of income that they depend on. Not only are families left to deal with the immediate impacts of pedestrian wrecks, but the long-term mental and emotional consequences can be unbearable. Although there is nothing that can be done to bring back those taken away unexpectedly due to traffic-related incidents, families may have legal options available to help them move forward after suffering the loss of a loved one due to another person’s actions. By contacting a wrongful death attorney in Portland, families may be able to collect compensation to help cover the financial burdens they face.
A skilled legal team can review your loved one’s accident, identify liable parties, and fight aggressively to help your family get justice. The Oregon pedestrian accident attorneys at Kivel & Howard have extensive experience helping bereaved families after enduring the sudden loss of a loved one. Our team provides strategic and trusted effective representation to ensure those affected are in the best position possible to move forward. Our team works diligently to investigate each crash, put together solid cases on behalf of our clients, and fight to ensure justice is served. If you have lost a loved one due to another person’s negligence, contact our personal injury attorneys in Oregon by calling (503) 796-0909 or (503) 802-4800. Schedule a free case evaluation with our team to discuss legal options available for you.
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