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Boy, 8, killed, and four people injured in head-on collision on Highway 224 in Estacada, Oregon

Modified Date: 
Tue, 07/19/2016 - 8:14am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, July 16, 2016

2 killed, 4 injured in head-on crash near Estacada

Two people died and four were injured late Saturday night in a head-on crash near Estacada.

According to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, the two-car crash occurred at 10:45 p.m. on Highway 224. Oregon State Police and Estacada Fire responded to the crash, and found an unresponsive 7-year-old child in one of the vehicles. Emergency crews performed CPR, but the child died at the scene.

8-year-old boy dead, five injured in Clackamas County crash

Joshua Richards, 34, of Portland was driving a 2003 Chrysler Sebring on Oregon 224 at 8:30 p.m. Saturday when he veered off the road, over-corrected and crossed into the eastbound lane, striking a 2008 Dodge Charger, state police spokesman Sgt. Kyle Hove said in a news release.

Two Vehicle Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 224 - Clackamas County (Photo) - 07/18/16

Preliminary investigation revealed a 2003 Chrysler Sebring was traveling westbound on Highway 224, when it veered off the roadway, over-corrected and crossed into the eastbound lane. The Chrysler struck an eastbound 2008 Dodge Charger head-on.  The driver and sole occupant of the Chrysler, Joshua R. RICHARDS, age 34, of Portland, was transported to Oregon Health Sciences University and was being treated for non-life threatening injuries. 

What you need to know after a serious Estacada car accident

When someone has been seriously injured in a car crash in Estacada, they are faced with unexpected medical costs and lost income. In the weeks and months following a car accident, injured people and their families can be overwhelmed as they struggle to manage day­-to­-day living.

After a serious or fatal car collision, it is crucial to quickly get the information needed to make good decisions. Getting appropriate medical treatment is just one aspect of healing. Finding help in handling the insurance claim that will begin financial recovery is another.

If the injuries are serious or if you have questions about what you should do, it is best to contact an experienced Estacada car accident attorney for a free, no­-obligation consultation. Serious injury accident claims are difficult to handle without the assistance of a lawyer who understands the process and can obtain the highest possible settlement. Learn more about Estacada car accident claims here.

Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Head-on, Children/Minors Involved
People Involved: 
Joshua Richards
Keith Pierce
Alex Daul
Mandy Alton
Roadway: 
Highway 224
City: 
Estacada, OR
County: 
Clackamas County, OR
Area: 
Portland, OR

Comments

Submitted by Karen on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 5:49pm
This is so tragic for all involved. I can't imagine losing a child, nor could I live with myself having caused the death of a child. I'm sure the driver will suffer long after his Injuries heal; the parents 10 times as much. I praise the girls who arrived at the scene and provided support and care, as well as the emergency response teams who face such tragedy everyday. Special people. Prayers are with you all.

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