Portland, OR – Major Crash on Highway 26 Causes Injuries, Delays near NW Cornelius Pass Rd

Portland, OR (April 1, 2022) – A motor vehicle accident reported on Thursday morning in Portland sent at least one person to a local hospital with injuries. At around 6 a.m., on March 31, calls for assistance came in surrounding an auto accident on Highway 26.

Reports from the Portland Police Bureau show that a collision between vehicles blocked the two westbound lanes of Highway 26 in the area of Northwest Cornelius Pass Road. The police closed off the area for an extended period as they worked to clear the scene.

At least one person involved in the accident was transported to a local hospital for the treatment of injuries.

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 Oregon

Every day, motor vehicle crashes in the city of Portland inflict endless mental, physical, and emotional pain and suffering on those harmed. These collisions are often unpredictable. However, we continue to see a significant number of people harmed in accidents due to the negligence of other motorists.

When people involved in crashes are left with spinal cord damage, broken bones, and traumatic brain injuries, they are forced to undergo immediate and long-term treatment. Not only are victims left to suffer physically from their crashes, but both victims and their families are often forced to endure stacking medical costs and devastating financial consequences from lost wages and property repairs.

When victims are hurt in traffic-related incidents, they may have legal options available to help them recover. Seeking the guidance of a car accident attorney in Portland as soon as possible can help you determine what legal options are available for you to get the justice you deserve. In cases where victims are left with injuries from their accidents due to the negligence of others, they may be entitled to compensation to help cover the financial burdens they face moving forward.

Portland Personal Injury Lawyers

Working with a responsive legal team will ensure you are in the best position possible to get the maximum amount of compensation available following a crash. The Portland personal injury attorneys at Kivel & Howard are committed to helping you every step of the way throughout your entire legal process.

Our team strives to provide the most effective and knowledgeable representation imaginable so they can get the justice they deserve. We will remain available to answer any questions you have about the legal process and provide you with insight throughout the duration of your claim to ensure you are always aware of what is taking place. We understand that most victims have never gone through a civil case before. Following a consultation, our team will get to work on investigating your accident on building a solid case.

If you have been injured in an accident due to another person’s negligence contact our personal injury attorneys in Oregon at (503) 796-0909 or (503) 802-4800 today to schedule a free case evaluation today.

Note:  We utilize several outside sources when creating this accident news post for Kivel & Howard.  Our sources include news and media outlets, state and local police incident reports as well as statements taken from individuals who have witnessed the accident.  Because of this, the facts surrounding this accident have not been independently verified by our writing staff.  If you find any information that is inaccurate in our story, let us know and we will correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available.  We will remove this post from our site upon request.

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.