Complete Marion County, OR accident reports and news.
Accidents in Marion County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Marion County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Marion County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Marion County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential personal injury claim. Accident Data Center can connect you with an experienced personal injury lawyer who can provide you with information about your rights and options.
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A 13-year-old boy, originally reported missing, died Tuesday evening after being hit by a southbound Amtrak Cascades train in Gervais, Oregon, several miles from his home in Woodburn. The accident occured around 7:30 p.m. on October 21 when the boy was walking on the tracks.
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Pedestrian Daniel Nelson, 63, was hit and injured by SUV driver Myung Lee, 72, while merging from the center turn lane of Hayesville Drive NE in Salem, Oregon Monday. Nelson's injuries were not life threatening.