According to preliminary reports, the OSP officers got into an accident involving two semi-trucks. The manner in which the vehicles crashed was not immediately determined
The Dalles, OR – Two Oregon State Police officers were hurt in a collision involving semi-trucks in The Dalles area on Monday morning, according to the authorities.
The wreck took place at about 7:30 a.m. February 17, on Highway 197 and Bret Clodfelter Way.
According to preliminary reports, the OSP officers got into an accident involving two semi-trucks. The manner in which the vehicles crashed was not immediately determined.
Oregon State Police and emergency crews responded shortly after receiving calls of the accident and attended to the injured people.
Both officers were transported to local hospitals for treatment. One of the truck drivers was also taken to hospital.
An update on the condition of the hospitalized patients as well as their identities were not available in the report.
Roads were temporarily shut down as crews worked to clear the scene. Authorities are currently investigating to establish the exact cause of the accident.
According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, Oregon experienced an estimated 34,000 reported traffic crashes in 2024, resulting in more than 250 fatalities and thousands of injuries, with head-on and lane-departure collisions a significant contributing factor in rural highway fatalities. Wasco County’s rural roads, including stretches of Highway 197, have historically seen higher-than-average serious collisions per capita compared to urban areas, often involving speed, loss of control, or head-on impact, according to ODOT Crash Data.
Head-on and loss-of-control collisions on rural highways can be deadly. Always drive within posted speed limits, remain alert and focused, and avoid distractions. On two-lane highways, maintain safe control of your vehicle at all times — your life and the lives of others depend on it.
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