Fatal Crash
One Dead, Six Injured, Including Three Children, in Barlow Crash
Incident record
April 28, 2026
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Barlow, Clackamas County, OR
Oregon
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6 injured
1 fatality
State Police: Clackamas County
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A crash in Barlow, in Clackamas County, has left one person dead and six others injured, according to KPTV.
Among the injured were three children, KPTV reported. The exact circumstances surrounding the crash, including how many vehicles were involved and what led up to the collision, have not been released.
The severity of the injuries to the six survivors has not been detailed, and it remains unclear whether any of them required hospitalization. No information has been made public regarding the identities of those killed or injured, including their ages or hometowns, beyond the confirmation that three of the injured were children.
No law enforcement agency has yet been publicly identified as leading the investigation into the crash, and further details about the location, such as the specific road or intersection where it occurred, have not been disclosed.
This report reflects the limited information currently available. As officials release additional details about the crash, including the identities of those involved, the cause, and the agencies responding, this story may be updated to reflect that new information.
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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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