The Dalles, Oregon – Two Oregon State Police troopers were injured in a multi-vehicle crash that shut down Interstate 84 near Exit 87 for most of the day.
According to the City of The Dalles Police Department, officers responded around 7:30 a.m. Monday to a motor vehicle crash at Highway 197 and Bret Clodfelter Way, near the I-84 exit. The crash involved an Oregon State Police Fish and Game K-9 unit and two commercial vehicles.
Authorities said two state troopers were injured and transported to Portland-area hospitals. Both were reported to be in stable condition. The driver of one commercial vehicle was also injured and taken to a medical facility. The K-9 was not injured.
Highway 197 and Bret Clodfelter Way remained closed for much of the day as crews cleared debris and investigators examined the scene. Washington-bound traffic was diverted toward Hood River or Biggs Junction, while northbound vehicles were rerouted along Highway 30 to Exit 85.
Police said the investigation remains ongoing. Officials are asking anyone with information to contact The Dalles Police Department at 541-296-2613 and reference case number D26-0261.
The crash caused significant travel disruptions for commuters using the I-84 corridor between Oregon and Washington.
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