Portland, OR – Highway 219 Crash near SW Simpson Rd Results in Injuries
Portland, OR (November 2, 2022) – A traffic incident took place in the Portland area that resulted in injuries on Tuesday morning, November 1. Just after 9:20 a.m., emergency crews responded to a crash on Highway 219.
According to reports provided by the Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, two vehicles collided on Highway 219 in the area near Southwest Simpson Road.
Two people were trapped inside of their vehicles. Firefighters had to extricate the victims from the light-colored sedan.
Multiple agencies responded to the scene to assist. A total of two victims were rushed to local trauma hospitals. At least one person was flown by Life Flight to an area hospital for emergency care.
The crash remains under investigation at this time.
We hope both victims injured in the accident recover quickly.
Auto Accidents in Oregon
A crash can change your life in an instant and forever. Many people are left was serious and life-changing injuries as a result of accidents that take place right here in Oregon.
There are many causes of car accidents in Oregon, but some of the most common include distracted driving, speeding, and drunk driving. Distracted driving includes anything that takes your attention away from the road, such as talking on the phone, texting, or messing with the radio. Speeding is simply driving too fast for the road conditions, and is a major factor in many accidents. Drunk driving is obviously dangerous and should be avoided at all costs.
No matter what the cause, car accidents can often lead to injuries for those involved. These injuries can be minor, like cuts and bruises, or they can be more serious, like broken bones or concussions. In some cases, car accidents can even be fatal.
If you have been hurt as a result of an accident that was caused by another driver’s negligence, you may be entitled to monetary compensation for your damages. It is important that you reach out to a Portland car accident lawyer right away.
Our personal injury lawyers at Kivel & Howard have extensive experience helping injured parties seek financial compensation for their damages. Following your crash, our team will fight to ensure you have the money you need to cover your damages.
Our team will help you build a strong case inside to get to justice. We will prove that the defendant’s actions led to the crash taking place. We will prove that the crash taken place was the cause of your injuries. We will further prove that the injuries he suffered resulted in the financial burdens that you face. Our team will demand full and timely compensation to cover your medical costs and various other damages you have as a result of your accident. Schedule a consultation by reaching out to our Oregon personal injury law firm today at (503) 796-0909 and (503) 802-4800 to get started.
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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.
