Portland, OR – Car Crash with Injuries on Sunset Highway near Providence Park Exit

Portland, OR (October 14, 2021) – Authorities were requested at the scene of a motor vehicle accident in the Portland area that ended in injuries, according to local law enforcement. At around 3:25 a.m., on October 14, the Portland Police Department was notified that a crash was blocking Sunset Highway.

According to police, a collision with injuries blocked the eastbound side of Sunset Highway in the area near the Providence Park exit. The incident caused some delays in the area as crews worked extensively to clear the roadway.

Medics rendered aid to those injured in the accident. At least one person was transported to a local hospital where they underwent emergency medical treatment.

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 Portland, Oregon

Portland car crashes continue to take place at an alarming rate. No matter how many laws are in place to protect motorists, hundreds of victims are hospitalized on a monthly basis with injuries from accidents involving cars, trucks, SUVs, and other methods of transportation. In many cases, people involved in crashes are hospitalized with internal organ damages, broken bones, and other serious injuries that require emergency surgery and endless treatment. Although many of us are aware that motor vehicle accidents often end in injuries, we are often unprepared to deal with the consequences that they have on victims and their families.

Although we have many laws in place to protect motorists traveling in Portland and across the state, we continue to see victims harmed due to the negligence of other motorists. When drivers engage in reckless activities while operating their vehicles, they place the lives of others at risk. As a victim of an accident, you may have legal options to help you secure the compensation you need to move forward. By contacting a car accident attorney in Portland, you can learn different legal options available to help you move forward.

Portland Personal Injury Lawyers

The Portland personal injury attorneys at Kivel & Howard are committed to helping you every step of the way throughout your entire legal process. We truly care about our clients in protecting their best interests. We understand that most people have never been involved in a civil case before. For this reason, we strive to provide the most responsive and thorough representation for our clients. We will remain available to guide you throughout the entire legal process and answer any questions you have about your case and legal rights.

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 lawyers are available at your earliest convenience to meet with you and discuss the circumstances surrounding your accident to determine the best legal options available for you moving forward. Call now to see how we can help you.

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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.