Fatal Crash
Teen Driver Cited After Fatal Crash on Oregon's Highway 26

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June 1, 2026
Highway 26
Clackamas County, OR
Oregon
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Injuries reported
1 fatality
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A crash on Highway 26 in Clackamas County, Oregon, has left one person dead after a teenage driver was involved in the collision, according to KPTV.
The teenage driver was cited following the crash, KPTV reported, though further details about the sequence of events, the vehicles involved, or the identities of those involved have not been released.
Authorities have not disclosed how many vehicles were part of the crash or whether additional injuries resulted beyond the confirmed fatality. The exact location along Highway 26 within Clackamas County has also not been specified.
No information has been provided regarding the time of day the crash occurred, and it remains unclear what led up to the collision. KPTV's report did not identify the law enforcement agency handling the on-scene investigation or provide additional specifics about the citation issued to the teen driver.
The circumstances surrounding the fatal crash remain under review, and it is not yet known whether further citations or findings will follow as investigators continue to examine the incident.
This report will be updated as officials release additional information about the crash on Highway 26.
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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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