Fatal Crash
One Dead, One Airlifted After Crash in Clackamas County
Incident record
May 4, 2026
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Clackamas County, OR
Oregon
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1 injured
1 fatality
State Police: Clackamas County
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A crash in Clackamas County has left one person dead and another seriously injured, according to KPTV.
The surviving individual was flown to a hospital for treatment following the collision, KPTV reported. The extent of that person's injuries has not been released.
Details surrounding the crash, including the location, time, and vehicles involved, have not yet been made public. It also remains unclear how many vehicles were part of the incident.
No law enforcement agency has been publicly identified as leading the investigation at this time.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
Oregon accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 2 years (From date of injury (ORS 12.110).)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 3 years (From date of death (ORS 30.020).)
- Fault rule
- Oregon uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar: you recover only if your fault is not greater than the other parties' combined fault; at 51% you are barred.
- Citations
- ORS 12.110 (SoL); ORS 30.020 (wrongful death); ORS 31.600 (comparative fault)
- Crash report agency
- Investigating agency for the police report; drivers must also file their own Accident/Insurance Report (DMV form 735-32) in qualifying crashes.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.
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