Portland, OR – Child Airlifted to Hospital after Highway 20 Truck Crash near Santiam River
Portland, OR (July 19, 2022) – A young child was flown to a local hospital following a motor vehicle crash near Sweet Home on Friday evening. Just before 6 p.m., on July 15, the Oregon State Police was notified that a major crash occurred on Interstate 20 that required assistance.
Investigations uncovering details of the crash show that 41-year-old Timothy Shockey was driving a semi-truck west on Highway 20 during the evening hours. For unknown reasons, the vehicle became involved in a crash near the Santiam River outside of Sweet Home. The impact of the crash caused the truck to leave the roadway and roll down a steep embankment before coming to rest next to the river.
Shockey and a young child involved in the crash were both injured. The minor was airlifted to a hospital in the Portland area with significant injuries. Shockey was treated for injuries by medical personnel.
The crash is under investigation at this time.
Our thoughts are with the child who suffered serious injuries in this truck crash.
Truck Accidents in Oregon
Truck accidents are known to cause significant damage to everything they come in contact with during crashes. When innocent people are involved in these accidents, it is very likely that they will sustain injuries that require emergency medical care.
If you’ve been hurt as a result of a truck accident, you may have legal options that can help you secure financial compensation to cover the medical expenses you face, pain and suffering, and other damages. Filing a personal injury lawsuit can help you secure the compensation you need and deserve. You should reach out to our truck accident lawyers in Portland right away to schedule a consultation to get started.
Our Portland personal injury lawyers at Kivel & Howard truly believe that our time is our most valuable asset. We give extensive time to support our communities and various organizations with the goal of helping our community improve and remain a safe place for others. When representing our clients, we use our dedication and determination to help injured parties get justice.
People hurt in accidents often deal with overwhelming struggles. Recovering from physical injuries and emotional pain and suffering can be entirely draining. We understand how important it is that victims are able to get justice after being harmed. For this reason, we dedicate extensive time, knowledge, and resources toward helping each client we represent to protect their legal rights.
For Decades, victims in Portland and across Oregon have turned to our team at Kivel & Howard to help them with their personal injury cases. Our lawyers remain committed to helping injured parties seek full and timely compensation following their accidents, so they are able to recover from their injuries without worrying about the costs of medical care and other expenses.
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