Portland, OR – Pedestrian Loses Life in Car Crash on NE Marine Dr

Portland, OR (November 27, 2021) – One person has lost their life following an accident on Wednesday evening on the northeast side of Portland. At around 6 p.m., on November 24, calls for assistance came in surrounding an auto accident on Northeast Marine Drive.

Reports from the Portland Police Department show that a pedestrian was traveling on Northeast Marine Drive during the evening hours. As the pedestrian attempted to cross the roadway, they were struck by a vehicle.

Police and firefighters rushed to the scene and secured the area. Medical personnel attempted to render aid to the victim. However, they passed away at the scene. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement.

At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Oregon

Each year, motor vehicle accidents have a life-altering impact on people across our state. Regrettably, no one is out of harm’s way when it comes to the possibility of being injured. In fact, people who travel outside of vehicles are even at risk. Pedestrian accidents are often catastrophic due to the fact that these people are not protected from outside forces. Although we like to believe we are taking measures toward protecting pedestrians, we continue to see them harmed and killed at an alarming rate. Statistics in the state of Oregon show that a 22% increase in the number of pedestrians who lost their lives in traffic collisions occurred between 2018 and 2019. Nearly 20 people end up losing their lives in these accidents each year in the Portland area.

Families who lose loved ones in crashes are often required to spend tens of thousands of dollars on funerals, medical expenses, and other unanticipated costs. Although there is nothing that can be done to bring back those taken away suddenly and unexpectedly, families may have legal options available to help them move forward after suffering the loss of a loved one due to another person’s actions. By contacting a wrongful death attorney in Portland, families may be able to obtain compensation to help cover the financial burdens they face.

Portland Wrongful Death Lawyers

The Portland pedestrian accident attorneys at Kivel & Howard have decades of combined experience working with families in the aftermath of fatal collisions. Our team strives to help families protect their legal rights moving forward. We keep the best interests of our clients in mind as we put together the strongest legal claim possible to present their case and fight to get them the justice they deserve. If your loved one has lost their life in a collision, and you believe negligence played a role, contact our personal injury attorneys in Oregon at your earliest convenience. Our team can be reached at (503) 796-0909 or (503) 802-4800. We are available to meet with you and discuss legal options available to help you recover. Don’t wait. Call us today to see how we can help you.

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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.