Injury Crash
Two Oregon State Police Troopers Injured in Incident at The Dalles
Incident record
February 17, 2026
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The Dalles, Wasco County, OR
Oregon
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2 injured
None reported
State Police: Coos County
Report body
Two Oregon State Police troopers were injured during a serious incident in The Dalles, according to KPTV. Both troopers are said to be recovering from their injuries, though further details about the nature of the incident have not been released.
Oregon State Police is involved in connection with the matter, though the agency has not publicly disclosed additional specifics about how the incident unfolded or what led to the troopers' injuries. No fatalities have been reported in connection with this incident.
The extent of the troopers' injuries and their current conditions have not been fully detailed in available reporting. It also remains unclear how many vehicles, if any, were involved or whether the incident occurred on a roadway within city limits.
Officials have not indicated when more information might be released regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident. Members of the public in the Wasco County area have not been given additional guidance at this time.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the incident and the troopers' recovery.
Related resources
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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