Portland, OR – Injuries Reported in Car Crash on Sunset Highway near Canyon Tunnel
Portland, OR (June 14, 2022) – A motor vehicle crash took place in the Portland area on Saturday morning that left at least one person injured. Just after 6:10 a.m., on June 11, the Portland Police Bureau and firefighters were dispatched to a crash on Sunset Highway.
Reports provided by the police show that a collision between vehicles occurred on the westbound side of Sunset Highway during the morning hours. The incident caused delays in the area near the Canyon Tunnel. Police and firefighters closed off a portion of the roadway as they assisted victims at the scene.
At least one person involved in the accident was transported to a local hospital for medical care.
The circumstances surrounding the accident are under investigation by the Portland Police Bureau.
Our thoughts are with the victims injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Accidents in Oregon
Every day, people in the state of Oregon suffer injuries as a result of motor vehicle accidents. Although we hope that the injuries victims suffer from do not cause them long-term consequences, this is far from reality. In fact, tens of thousands of people in our state suffer debilitating injuries as a result of collisions every year.
We see many people left with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and severe lacerations and costs due to negligent drivers. Many people are harmed in accidents as a result of drivers who are speeding, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or engaging in other reckless actions while operating their vehicles.
When people suffer significant injuries and accidents, they often have legal options available to help them move forward. If you were injured as a result of an accident, it is important that you reach out to a car accident lawyer in Portland right away. A knowledgeable legal team will be able to fight to help you get the compensation that you can use to cover the damages you face moving forward.
Our Portland personal injury lawyers at Kivel & Howard have decades of experience helping our clients get justice. Our lawyers will build you the strongest personal injury case imaginable to prove your damages and fight to get you the money you deserve. Our lawyers have a proven track record of success when it comes to litigating personal injury cases on behalf of injured clients. We will stop at nothing to ensure you are able to secure the maximum amount of compensation available for your lawsuit.
If you have been injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident, you must take legal action right away. Our Oregon personal injury law firm can meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss your case. By calling (503) 796-0909 and (503) 802-4800, you can schedule a free consultation with our team to discuss your accident and the legal options available to help you move forward and get justice. Contact our law firm today 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.
