Fatal Crash
Two Drivers Killed in Wasco County Crash Involving Jeep on Highway 26
Incident record
September 18, 2026
Hwy 26
Wasco County, OR
Oregon
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Injuries reported
2 fatalities
State Police: Wasco County
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Two drivers died in a crash on Highway 26 in Wasco County, Oregon, according to KPTV. A Jeep was among the vehicles involved in the collision, the outlet reported.
Details surrounding how the crash occurred have not been released. It remains unclear how many vehicles were involved beyond the Jeep, and no information has been provided about the drivers, including their ages or hometowns.
The exact location along Highway 26 in Wasco County has not been specified, and authorities have not indicated when the crash took place.
No information on injuries beyond the two fatalities has been disclosed. It is not yet known whether any other people, such as passengers, were present in either vehicle at the time of the crash.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash.
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Oregon accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 2 years (From date of injury (ORS 12.110).)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 3 years (From date of death (ORS 30.020).)
- Fault rule
- Oregon uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar: you recover only if your fault is not greater than the other parties' combined fault; at 51% you are barred.
- Citations
- ORS 12.110 (SoL); ORS 30.020 (wrongful death); ORS 31.600 (comparative fault)
- Crash report agency
- Investigating agency for the police report; drivers must also file their own Accident/Insurance Report (DMV form 735-32) in qualifying crashes.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.
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