Portland, OR – Woman Loses Life in Three-Vehicle Crash on NW Yeon Ave

Portland, OR (May 29, 2022) – A motor vehicle accident reported on Friday evening on the northwest side of Portland ended in injuries. Just after four p.m., on May 27, the Portland Police Bureau responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Northwest Yeon Avenue.

Reports provided by authorities show that a collision involving three vehicles took place on Northwest Yeon Avenue during the early evening hours. One woman became pinned inside of her vehicle and had to be extricated by the Portland Fire & Rescue.

The woman was rushed to a local hospital where she later passed away from her injuries.

No other injuries were reported as a result of this crash.

At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

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

Fatal Car Accidents in Oregon

Every year, hundreds of people across the state of Oregon are fatally injured in motor vehicle accidents. Quite often, these crashes are completely preventable. However, we continue to see a significant number of victims and families impacted by the negligent actions of drivers.

Some of the most common causes of fatal accidents that we see in Oregon include:

• drivers who failed to yield the right of way to other motorists sharing the road
• drivers who run red lights and pass stop signs at intersections
• drivers who are using their phones to talk or text while operating their vehicles
• drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol

When motorists enter the roadway while engaging in these and other acts of negligence, they place the lives of everyone else at risk. Unfortunately, many people end up dying as a result of these actions. When innocent victims lose their lives in accidents, their families may have legal options available to help them move forward. It is critical that families reach out to a wrongful death lawyer in Portland as soon as possible to protect their legal rights.

The Portland car accident lawyers at Kivel & Howard have decades of combined experience helping families collect compensation that they can use to cover funeral expenses and other costs they face. Our lawyers work hard to ensure that our clients have the strongest legal claims possible to get justice. We conduct a thorough investigation into the accidents for our clients. We build strong claims to ensure all evidence demonstrates how the defendant is at fault.

Our team handles aggressive negotiations with the insurance company to ensure clients are able to secure the maximum amount of compensation available for their lawsuits.

If your loved one has lost their life as a result of a motor vehicle accident, do not wait to protect your legal rights. It is crucial that you reach out to our Oregon personal injury law firm right away by calling (503) 796-0909 and (503) 802-4800. We can meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss your case and get started.

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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.