Portland, OR – Marlene Moreno Fatally Struck by Vehicle on High St near Center St NE
Portland, OR (July 4, 2021) – One woman has lost her life as a result of a motor vehicle accident in the sailing area on Friday evening. At approximately five p.m., on July 2, emergency crews were called to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on High Street.
Reports from authorities show that 73-year-old Marlene Moreno was walking near the intersection of High Street and Center Street Northeast during the evening hours. For unknown reasons, she was struck by a van as it turned eastbound onto Center Street.
Moreno sustained severe injuries in the accident and was rushed to Salem Health Hospital. Authorities confirmed that the woman passed away from her injuries after arriving. At this time, the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Marlene Moreno. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Portland, Oregon
Each year, more than 20 people lose their lives in pedestrian accidents across the state of Oregon. Between 2018 in 2019 our state saw a 22% increase in the number of fatal pedestrian accidents. Although we like to believe that we are being proactive in implementing safety measures and laws throughout the state to help pedestrians, we continue to see these innocent victims lose their lives at an alarming rate. In many instances, pedestrian accidents take place due to drivers who are impaired, distracted, or engaging in reckless driving behaviors. When victims lose their lives in accidents due to these and other acts of negligence, it is crucial that their families take quick action to protect their legal rights. By contacting a wrongful death attorney in Portland, families may be able to obtain compensation to help cover the financial burdens they face. In some cases, surviving family members may be entitled to compensation to help cover medical costs, funeral expenses, and various other financial burdens they face after enduring the loss of a loved one.
The Oregon pedestrian accident attorneys at Kivel & Howard have decades of experience helping bereaved families recover after enduring the unexpected loss of a loved one. Our Portland personal injury attorneys provide effective and trusted legal representation to ensure surviving family members are in the best position possible to move forward after suffering the unexpected loss of a loved one. Our team works diligently to investigate each accident, put together solid cases on behalf of our clients, and fight to ensure justice is served. We are fully committed to helping families hold negligent parties accountable for actions so they can move forward in the best position possible given the unfortunate circumstances. If you have lost a loved one due to another person’s negligence, contact our personal injury attorneys in Oregon by calling (503) 796-0909 or (503) 802-4800. Schedule a free case evaluation with our team to discuss legal options available for you. Our team is available to meet with you at your earliest convenience to determine what legal options are available to help you get the justice you deserve.
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