Fatal Crash
One Dead After Two Semi-Trucks Collide on Highway 26 Near Sandy
By Nationwide Report Staff
Incident record
Incident record
Date
July 27, 2026
Roadway
Highway 26
Location
Sandy, Clackamas County, OR
State
Oregon
Vehicles
2
Injuries
Injuries reported
Fatalities
1 fatality
Agency
State Police: Clackamas County
Report
Report body
A crash involving two semi-trucks near Sandy, Oregon, left one person dead, according to KPTV.
The collision occurred on Highway 26 in Clackamas County, according to KPTV. Details about the circumstances leading up to the crash have not been released.
No additional information about injuries beyond the single fatality has been made available.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
Related resources
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Legal context
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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