Serious double crash closes westbound I-84 near Rooster Rock
Summary
Semi Truck Crash First Oregon in first, Oregon: Two separate crashes occurred on westbound Interstate 84 near Rooster Rock (milepost 24) in Oregon at approximately 8:15 a.m. on Saturday. In the first crash, a semi-truck struck the shoulder of a broken-down car on the side of the road, seriously injuring one person who was awaiting medical transport via helicopter. In the second, unrelated crash, a Kia rear-ended a patrol SUV, which then crashed into another patrol SUV; deputies were not injured, and the Kia driver may have suffered an unspecified medical episode while driving. Oregon State Police are investigating both crashes.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-truck driver (first crash); Kia driver (second crash) | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Serious double crash closes westbound I-84 near Rooster Rock