1 Injured in Portland Truck Accident
A driver was taken to a hospital after Portland firefighters cut him free from his car following a crash with a UPS semi-truck near Swan Island on Monday morning.
Candice BondA man was seriously injured in a crash involving a car and a UPS semi-truck in the 5500 block of North Basin Avenue in Portland on Monday, according to Portland Fire & Rescue.
The Morning Collision on North Basin Avenue
Emergency crews were sent to the scene at about 8:47 a.m. Portland Fire & Rescue said the crash involved a UPS semi-truck and a sedan, and the driver of the car was pinned inside. Firefighters removed the roof and one side of the car to reach him. The man, whose name and age have not been released, stayed alert while crews worked. He was taken to a hospital with significant injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
What Is Known After the Rescue
Portland Fire & Rescue has not released further details about the crash. The agency has not said whether the truck driver was hurt. No charges have been announced.
Roads are often closed for hours after a serious crash so investigators can measure and photograph the scene before anything is moved.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Affected by an accident like this?
Here is what people in Oregon usually need, in the order it comes up.
Emergency care. Emergency rooms must check and stabilize you, even if you can't pay. The bill comes later.
Your vehicle. Tow yards usually charge for every day a towed vehicle sits there.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Hospital bills. Most hospitals have a program that cuts bills for people with low income, and you can apply months after the first bill.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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