One seriously injured in crash on I-84 between La Grande and Pendleton
By Terry Murry on Friday, September 22nd, 2023 in Columbia Basin News Featured Stories More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
The following is a news release from the Oregon State Police:
On Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 12:35 PM, Oregon State Troopers from the Pendleton area command responded to a multi-vehicle crash, with at least one commercial motor vehicle fully engulfed in flames, on westbound I-84, near milepost 227.
The Troopers arrived on scene and determined the crash involved at least seventeen separate vehicles. Three of the involved vehicles were completely destroyed by fire; including two Commercial Motor Vehicles and one passenger car.
One motorist was transported to the hospital with serious injuries and life flighted to Kadlec hospital in Washington, while several other motorists suffered minor injuries.
The interstate was closed for approximately 8 hours as the vehicles were removed and the area restored to allow safe travel.
The preliminary investigation determined the contributing factors to the crash were limited visibility due to fog and vehicle speed.
OSP is encouraging motorists to drive slower when visibility is limited or roadway conditions merit reduced speeds.
OSP was assisted by CTUIR PD, Fire, and Ambulance, Pendleton Fire and Ambulance, the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, Echo Fire Department, and ODOT.
Additional photos released by OSP:
Follow our in depth coverage of the crash and closure from yesterday at https://elkhornmediagroup.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=168450&action=edit.
