Portland, OR – Wrong-War Crash on I-405 near Exit 1C & SW 6th Ave Leaves Two Injured
Portland, OR (October 14, 2022) – A traffic collision reported in the Portland area on Tuesday left two people injured. On October 11, the Portland Police Bureau responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Interstate 405.
According to local law enforcement, at around 1:45 a.m., a wrong-way driver was traveling on the northbound side of Interstate 405 when the vehicle crashed into a second vehicle on the roadway.
The incident caused delays in the area near exit 1C and Southwest 6th Avenue during the early morning hours.
The two drivers in the accident both suffered traumatic injuries as a result of the crash. Both victims were rushed to area hospitals, where they underwent emergency treatment.
The Portland Police Department is investigating the crash at this time.
We hope both people injured as a result of this accident are able to recover quickly.
Wrong Way Accidents in Oregon
Each year, thousands of people in Oregon are injured as a result of motor vehicle accidents. Unfortunately, many of these accidents are preventable. We see countless people harmed as a result of wrong-way crashes here in the Portland area.
There are a number of reasons why wrong-way accidents happen. Sometimes it’s due to driver error, while other times, it may be due to road design or poor signage. Whatever the reason, these accidents can have devastating consequences.
Wrong-way accidents often occur at night or in the early morning hours when visibility is reduced. They also tend to happen at freeway off-ramps where drivers may not see the signs indicating they are going the wrong way.
These crashes often involve high speeds and multiple vehicles, resulting in catastrophic injuries or even death. If you or someone you know has been involved in a wrong-way accident, it is important to seek experienced legal help right away. A Portland car accident lawyer will be able to help you fight to secure the compensation you need to cover the losses and damages you face following your crash.
Our Portland personal injury lawyers at Kivel & Howard have extensive experience fighting to protect the legal rights of victims across the state who have been hurt as a result of crashes. Following your accident, our team will fight to ensure you are able to secure the compensation you need to cover the damages you face from your accident. Our team will fight to ensure you are able to secure compensation for medical costs, vehicle repairs, and more. Feel free to reach out to our Oregon law firm at (503) 796-0909 and (503) 802-4800 at your earliest convenience to 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.
