McMinnville, OR (April 19, 2022) – Police and rescue workers in McMinnville responded to a serious car accident on Monday, April 18th. The crash was first reported at approximately 4:00 p.m. on NE Highway 99 West.
When police arrived at the scene, they found at least one person suffering from injuries sustained in the crash. The nature and extent of the injuries suffered have not been released at this time. The cause of the accident remains under investigation and there is no word on the identity of those involved. Officials closed the road while they investigated. Drivers were asked to find alternate routes of travel if possible. The road later reopened around 6:00 p.m. as traffic slowly returned to normal.
An investigation remains ongoing at this time. There is no further information available.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to the injured victims of this car accident in McMinnville. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
Car Accidents in Oregon
Unfortunately, car accidents take place daily in Oregon. These accidents cause injuries to victims and damage to the vehicles that are involved. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, there were nearly 50,000 reported car accidents in our state last year. From these crashes, approximately 28,000 victims were hurt. Many of the accident victims were seriously hurt, often at the hands of negligent drivers.
If you or a loved one have been involved in an Oregon car accident, you may have questions regarding your legal rights. If the other driver was at least partially at fault, you could be entitled to compensation for the injuries sustained. This includes payment for your medical and prescription bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and potentially more. In order to recover the compensation that you deserve, you should speak with a skilled local car accident attorney as soon as possible following the accident.
McMinnville Car Accident Lawyers
Here at Johnson & Taylor, our attorneys understand what you are dealing with during this difficult time. From our office in Salem, we assist clients along the I-5 corridor. Our car accident lawyers in McMinnville can help when you have been affected by an injury crash in the area. We have decades of combined experience going up against the insurance company and negligent drivers. Our team will not hesitate to put up a strong fight for your legal rights and to provide you with the most zealous and effective representation. We have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of injured crash victims and we would be honored to help you as you move forward along your path to recovery.
Our firm stands ready to help you. We always offer a free consultation and case evaluation for all potential clients. When you need a caring a compassionate attorney to stand by your side, our McMinnville car accident attorneys will have your back every step of the way. To schedule your free consultation with one of our lawyers, please do not hesitate to contact us using the link on our website or give us a call at (503) 990-6641.
Note: Our team of writers utilizes 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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