Fatal Crash
One Dead, One Injured in Crash on I-5 Near Woodburn
Incident record
March 31, 2026
I-5
Woodburn, Marion County, OR
Oregon
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1 injured
1 fatality
State Police: Marion County
Report body
A crash on Interstate 5 near Woodburn left one person dead and another injured, according to KPTV.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the collision, including how many vehicles were involved and what led up to it, have not been released. KPTV reported the fatality and injury but did not specify the extent of the surviving victim's injuries or the exact location along the interstate corridor in Marion County.
No information has been made public regarding the identities of those involved, and it remains unclear whether the roadway experienced any closures or delays as a result of the crash.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the incident.
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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