Portland, OR – Scooter Rider Injured in Crash on SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd near Taylor St
Portland, OR (June 16, 2022) – An electric scooter rider was left critically injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident early Sunday morning on the southeast side of Portland. Just after midnight on June 13, the Portland Police Bureau was dispatched to the scene of a major crash incident that took place on southeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Reports provided by authorities show that a person was writing an electric scooter in the area of southeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Taylor Street during the early morning hours. For unknown reasons, the rider was struck by a vehicle.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement.
The person on the scooter suffered critical injuries as a result of the accident and was rushed to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victim who was injured as a result of this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Oregon
Each year, we see thousands of people left with significant injuries as a result of motor vehicle accidents in our state. There are many instances where pedestrians suffer injuries due to the negligence of drivers. When drivers engage in reckless and negligent actions while operating their vehicles, they place the lives of others sharing the road at risk of being harmed. Unfortunately, we see a significant number of people suffer severe injuries due to drivers who are speeding, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or distracted while operating their vehicles.
Pedestrians are more likely to suffer critical injuries and accidents due to the fact that they are entirely unprotected. These victims are at an increased chance of suffering catastrophic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and even broken bones.
If you have been injured as a result of a pedestrian accident, you may have legal options available to help you move forward. It is important that you reach out to a Portland pedestrian accident lawyer at your earliest convenience. Our skilled and fearless legal team will be able to provide you with fearless representation that is sure to deliver results.
Our Portland personal injury lawyers at Kivel & Howard are deeply committed to providing the most aggressive and knowledgeable representation to every client we work with. Our lawyers will provide individualized representation for you that is tailored to meet your specific needs and best interests every step of the way. Our lawyers will remain by your side and fight fiercely to ensure you are able to obtain the outcome you expect for your lawsuit.
If you have been injured as a result of a pedestrian accident, you must act quickly to protect your legal rights. It is important that you reach out to our Oregon personal injury law firm right away by calling (503) 796-0909 and (503) 802-4800. Our lawyers can meet with you at your earliest convenience for a free consultation to get started on your case.
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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.
