Fatal Crash
One Dead, Two Seriously Injured in Highway 30 Crash Near Rainier
Incident record
April 14, 2026
Highway 30
Rainier, Columbia County, OR
Oregon
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2 injured
1 fatality
State Police: Columbia County
Report body
A crash on Highway 30 in Columbia County has left one person dead and two others with serious injuries, according to a KPTV report.
The collision occurred near Rainier, Oregon, though further details about how the crash unfolded have not been released. KPTV reported that one person died as a result of the crash, while two additional individuals sustained serious injuries.
No information has been made available regarding the number of vehicles involved or the specific circumstances leading up to the crash. It also remains unclear which law enforcement or emergency agencies responded to the scene.
The extent of the injuries to the two surviving individuals and their current conditions have not been disclosed.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash.
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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