According to the investigators, a driver in an SUV slammed into the rear of a red car on SW Durham Road and the SUV drifted off the roadway
Tigard, OR – Two people were injured in a collision between two vehicles on Southwest Durham Road in Tigard on Thursday morning, the Tigard police reported.
The rollover collision took place near Southwest 103rd Avenue at around 11:15 a.m. February 19.
According to the investigators, a driver in an SUV slammed into the rear of a red car on SW Durham Road and the SUV drifted off the roadway.
The SUV then crashed into a light pole and came to a rest on its side. Two people were trapped in the SUV after the collision.
Tigard police officers, along with the Tualatin Valley Fire Department crews, responded to the scene of the accident shortly after.
Firefighters extricated the two occupants of the SUV from the wreckage. The two were then transported by ambulance to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
The driver of the red car was not injured and stayed at the scene after the collision.
Authorities did not release additional details on the incident. The Tigard Police Department is investigating to find out the cause of the wreck.
According to the Oregon State Police Traffic Safety Division, in 2024, there were more than 35,000 reported traffic collisions across the state, resulting in over 300 fatalities. On rural stretches like Highway 217, rollovers and single-vehicle crashes remain a leading crash type, primarily due to high speeds and roadway departure factors.
National data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that in 2023, over 38,000 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in the United States, with rollover and roadway departure crashes accounting for a significant portion of fatal outcomes.
Unsafe lane departures and roadway run‐offs can have catastrophic consequences, particularly for older drivers and at nighttime. Drivers should always remain attentive, maintain safe speeds, and avoid distractions. If you witness or are involved in a crash, contact emergency services immediately and remain at the scene if safe to do so. Staying informed and practicing defensive driving can help reduce the risk of similar tragedies on Oregon roadways.
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