Portland, OR – Truck Crash on Corvallis Rd near Parker Rd Claims Life of Joseph Eby
Portland, OR (July 30, 2021) – A 50-year-old man from Monmouth has lost his life following a truck accident in Polk County on Thursday morning. On July 29, emergency crews were requested at the scene of a crash on Parker Road.
Reports from authorities show that Joseph Eby was driving a Toyota Tundra south on Corvallis Road when his vehicle collided with a 1980 International 9400 semi-truck at the intersection of Parker Road.
Eby was severely injured in the crash. He was airlifted to a Salem hospital for treatment. However, he passed away after arriving. The 85-year-old driver of the truck, Rollin Knight, was not reported as being injured. At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Joseph Eby. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents in Portland, Oregon
Losing a loved one under any circumstance can be devastating. However, knowing that they lost their life as a result of another driver’s negligence just makes accepting the loss even more difficult. Regrettably, this is what is required of hundreds of families across our state each year. Truck crashes, in particular, are likely to result in catastrophic and fatal injuries. This is especially true in cases where trucks are involved in collisions with smaller vehicles. As a result, they suffer severe injuries that ultimately claim their lives at an alarming rate.
When people are killed in truck collisions in Portland, they often leave behind family members and friends who have to deal with the overwhelming mental and emotional consequences. To make matters even more challenging, families are often forced to endure towering medical costs, funeral expenses, and the impacts of lost wages from their loved ones. When victims lose their lives in preventable accidents, due to the negligence of other motorists, it is crucial that their families seek legal guidance from a responsive legal team as soon as possible. A competent and aggressive Portland wrongful death attorney can make an enormous difference when it comes to families getting the justice and compensation they deserve.
At Kivel & Howard, we strive to protect the legal rights and best interests of our clients in Portland and across the state of Oregon after losing loved ones in crashes. Our truck accident attorneys in Portland stop at nothing to ensure the best interests are our clients are protected as they focus on moving forward after experiencing the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one. Our responsive legal team will investigate your loved one’s accident, gather evidence to show what took place during the collision, identify at-fault parties, and hold wrongdoers accountable for their actions. If your loved one has lost their life in a truck accident caused by a reckless or negligent driver, contact our Portland personal injury attorneys at (503) 796-0909 and (503) 802-4800 to see how we can help you get the justice you deserve. Don’t wait to get started on your case. Contact our law firm today.
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