Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 802 § 802.091 — Removal of debris following motor vehicle accident

Removal of debris following motor vehicle accident. (1) The Department of Transportation shall pay reasonable costs for the removal of any vehicle, cargo or debris resulting from a motor vehicle accident if: (a) The motor vehicle accident resulted in the death of a person 18 years of age or younger; (b) The accident occurred on a state highway; (c) The surviving family members would otherwise be responsible for the cost of the cleanup; and (d) There is no insurance available. (2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply if: (a) It is established by a preponderance of the evidence that the deceased was engaged in conduct that would constitute a crime; or (b) The vehicle of the deceased was not insured under a motor vehicle liability insurance policy that complied with financial responsibility requirements under ORS 806.060. [2009 c.620 §2]