• December 12, 2022

One Killed, One Injured in Semi-Truck Accident on NE Columbia in Portland, OR

Portland, OR -- December 7, 2022, one person was killed and one person was injured following a semi-truck accident on NE Columbia Boulevard.

Investigators said that the incident happened at around 5:00 p.m. in the Sunderland area off the corner of Northeast Columbia Boulevard and Northeast 33rd Drive.

Portland, OR Semi-Truck Accident Kills 1, Injures 1 on NE Columbia Blvd.

Right now, exact details remain unclear. Officials said only that three passenger vehicles and a semi-truck collided along Columbia. One person died as a result of the crash while another was said to have serious injuries. It's unclear if anyone else was injured.

No further information is available at this time.

Commentary on Fatal Semi-Truck Accident on NE Columbia in Portland

It's not exactly unusual for there to be few details surrounding something as complex as a commercial truck wreck. But this long after the crash, folks can only hope that the victims and families involved are getting more answers than we in the public get to see. Put simply, trucking companies and insurance companies begin working right away to get their story straight and build their defense. From hiding evidence to stonewalling investigators to outright trying to trick people into signing away their rights, there are countless strategies I've had to contend with over the years. Learning about some of those experiences can help people understand why it's often vital that there are independent steps taken to get answers after a tragic accident like this.

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