On Tuesday morning, a tragic fatal accident occurred on Highway 26 in Clatsop County, Oregon, where a driver crashed head-on with a pickup truck. 

The driver of the car was heading west on the highway and tried to pass a few commercial trucks. When the car was changing lanes, it crashed into a pickup truck, which caused it to then collide with a semi-truck. The driver was declared dead at the scene of the crash, and his passenger, a 9-year-old girl, and the driver of the pickup truck were both taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Fortunately, the semi-truck driver was uninjured. 

GLP Attorneys sends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the driver and hopes that everyone involved in the accident is able to recover soon.

Following the incident, the Oregon State Police closed the highway for over six hours to investigate the cause of the crash. The police reported that speeding and passing lanes unsafely caused the fatal car accident. 

Car Accidents Can Be Prevented: Staying Safe on the Road
Automobile accidents happen every ten seconds in the United States, and often these accidents are preventable. Negligence is a common cause for most accidents, and it can take many forms, such as:

  • Driving at unsafe speeds 
  • Driving a car or truck under the influence of substances
  • Being distracted while driving
  • Failing to obey traffic signs and signals 

If you have been involved in a car accident or trucking accident, it is recommended to speak to a personal injury attorney right away to ensure that your rights are protected and your insurance claims are addressed.

Speak to an Experienced Car Accident Attorney Today 

GLP Attorneys has worked with personal injury clients for over three decades to obtain optimal results and receive justice in their automobile, motorcycle, and truck driving accident cases. We know how difficult it is to recover from an automobile accident, and we are with you every step of the way. 

If you’ve been injured in a distracted driving incident, contact us and let our team help you navigate your legal options.