McMinnville, OR (March 1, 2022) – Officials in McMinnville were called to the scene of a deadly car accident on Saturday, February 26th. The crash took place at approximately 5;30 a.m. on Highway 18 Newberg-Dundee Bypass.
The Oregon State Police responded to the crash. According to a report, a 22-year-old female was driving a Nissan Kick in the westbound lanes of Highway 18. For unknown reasons, she crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a Toyota Corolla driven by a 34-year-old female from McMinnville.
A 4-year-old child was a passenger in one of the vehicles at the time of the collision. The child was taken to Oregon Health & Science University Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. Both drivers sustained critical injuries in the accident. The road was closed for several hours while officials investigated. Drivers in the area were advised to avoid the scene and to find alternate routes of travel if possible.
The accident is under investigation at this time. Police believe that alcohol was a contributing factor.
No additional information is available.
We wish to extend our most sincere condolences to those affected by this tragic car accident in McMinnville.
Fatal Car Accidents in Oregon
Approximately 500 people are killed each year in crashes that take place on Oregon’s roadways. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, this number is on the rise. Car crashes often involve the actions of careless or reckless drivers and can claim the lives of innocent motorists. Most accidents are preventable through the use of ordinary care and caution and are normally caused by some type of negligent driving behavior.
Under Oregon law, accident victims and their families have certain legal rights. This includes the right to file a lawsuit when you or a family member have been damaged by the negligent actions of someone else. If you have lost a loved one, you could be entitled to file a wrongful death claim as the victim’s next-of-kin. These claims, however, can be complicated and they should only be handled by an attorney who has significant experience in this area.
McMinnville Car Accident Lawyers
Here at Johnson & Taylor, we know what it takes to get the job done during your time of greatest need. Following a car accident in McMinnville, you need a caring and compassionate lawyer who will go the extra mile to ensure that your claim is fully resolved in your favor. This requires an attorney with a thorough understanding of the law and the legal system and an attorney who has compassion for your case and situation. Our team is ready to help you at any time.
We always provide a free consultation and case evaluation for all potential and prospective clients. At the initial consultation, we will review the specific details of your claims and help to determine how you should best proceed. Our McMinnville car accident attorneys are always here to help. To speak with a member of our team at any time, please reach out to us at the link on our website or give us a call at (503) 990-6641.
Note: Our team of writers utilize secondary sources when creating these accident news posts. These sources include local and state police incident reports, news media outlets, social media posts, and at times, eyewitness accounts about accidents in and around Salem, Oregon. We have not independently verified all of the facts surrounding this accident. If you locate something incorrect in our post, please contact Johnson & Taylor right away so that we can correct the post with the updated information. We will take this post down if requested.
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