Understanding Override Collisions and Your Rights in Oregon An override collision, often called an underride accident, is one of the most terrifying and devastating types of motor vehicle accidents. These incidents occur when a smaller vehicle, typically a passenger car, slides beneath a larger vehicle like a semi-truck, trailer, or even a bus. Due to the significant difference in vehicle heights, the smaller vehicle's safety features are bypassed, often leading to the shearing off of the car's top and severe, often fatal, injuries to its occupants. In Oregon, if you or a loved one has been involved in such a catastrophic event, understanding your legal rights and the complexities of these cases is paramount. What Makes Override Collisions So Dangerous? The danger of an override collision stems directly from physics. When a car goes under a truck: 💥 The car's crumple zones and airbags are rendered ineffective because the impact occurs abo...