(Malheur County, Oregon) On Wednesday October 21st, a fatal crash occurred in Malheur County on Highway 26 resulting in one pronounced dead.
According to the preliminary investigation, a Hyundai Santa Fe, driven by Jean Hansen of Vale, Oregon, traveled eastbound and struck a Ford Expedition vehicle resulting in his fatal death. Bystanders of the crash state that the Hyundai may have done a U-turn in front of the Ford expedition just before the fatal crash.
Three occupants in the Hyundai were transported to a local hospital including the Ford vehicle driver and all sustained serious injuries.
Legal Analysis on the Highway 26 Vehicle Crash
Based on the information provided from a witness, the driver may have done the U-turn without yielding to oncoming traffic. Investigators may review turn laws to determine what kind of violation the driver made.
The driver may have done an illegal U-turn causing the fatal crash. Under ORS 811.365 it is prohibited to make a U-turn when a driver may not see you by 500 feet in the incorporated limits of a city or a one thousand feet away from the city. If the driver was alive, they may be required to pay presumptive fines under ORS 153.019.
Advice to the Family
If you or loved ones were affected by the Highway 26 crash, it’s important to reach out for emotional support as this can be a traumatizing event for anyone to overcome while doing so alone. Taking legal actions can be very stressful which is why it’s best to contact a legal expert in Oregon with experience of cases on vehicle collisions.
Have any concerns about navigating the legal process surrounding this incident? call 866-883-4318 to speak with a lawyer.
