Portland, OR – Motorcycle Accident in Highway 219 near Bald Peak Rd Ends in Injuries
Portland, OR (June 15, 2021) – Authorities in the Portland area were called to the site of a traffic-related incident on Monday that ended in injuries. At around 6 p.m., on June 14, the Portland Police Department, firefighters, and emergency medical services responded to the scene of a crash on Highway 219.
Reports from local authorities show that a collision between an older-model white SUV and a motorcycle occurred on Highway 219 in the area between Bald Peak Road and Farmington during the evening hours.
The incident left both vehicles with moderate damage, prompting the closure of the roadway as crews worked to clear the scene.
At least one person was rushed to a local hospital where they underwent emergency medical treatment. At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victims who were injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
Motorcycle Accidents in Portland, Oregon
In the Portland area alone, more than 8,000 people are injured in vehicle collisions each year. Not only are victims losing their lives in collisions at an alarming rate, but they are becoming injured more often as well. Data provided by the National Safety Council (NSC) shows that the number of traffic-related fatalities across the state of Oregon increased around 4% between 2018 and 2019. Many accident victims are riding motorcycles at the time of their crashes. Given the fact that victims are without protection during accidents, they are often left with injuries that cause overwhelming pain and suffering. In many instances, those harmed require hospitalization and have to take several weeks or even months off work to recover.
A significant number of vehicle accidents in the state of Oregon are a result of driver error. When drivers engage in reckless and negligent actions while operating their vehicles, they place themselves and others sharing the road at an increased risk of being seriously injured or killed. When victims are harmed in accidents as a result of the actions of other motorists, it is essential that they reach out to a motorcycle accident attorney in Oregon as soon as possible. Accident victims may have legal options available to help them recover. Working with a legal team that is knowledgeable, responsive, and aggressive can help to ensure you are able to get the justice and compensation you need and deserve after being harmed.
Our knowledgeable, seasoned Oregon personal injury attorneys at Kivel & Howard have decades of combined experience helping accident victims get the justice they deserve after being harmed in vehicle collisions. Our clients can depend on us to keep their best interests in mind as we fight on their behalf to ensure they are fully and fairly compensated for their injuries. We strive to provide excellence to each client as we provide individualized representation to them to ensure their specific legal needs are met. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident as a result of another person’s actions, contact our personal injury attorneys in Oregon at (503) 796-0909 or (503) 802-4800 to schedule a free case evaluation today. Our team is available to meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss the circumstances surrounding your crash and help to determine the best options available for you to move forward and get the justice you deserve.
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