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Fatal Crash

Two Dead in Crash on I-84 in Umatilla County

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 21, 2026

Roadway

I-84

Location

Umatilla County, OR

State

Oregon

Vehicles

Injuries

Injuries reported

Fatalities

2 fatalities

Agency

State Police: Umatilla County

Report

Report body

A young woman and a teenage boy died in a crash on Interstate 84 in Umatilla County, Oregon, according to KPTV.

Details surrounding the crash, including the exact location along the interstate and the circumstances leading up to it, have not been released. It remains unclear how many vehicles were involved or whether additional people were injured.

KPTV reported the two fatalities, identifying the victims only as a young woman and a teenage boy. No further information about the identities of those involved has been made public.

The stretch of I-84 where the crash occurred runs through Umatilla County in northeastern Oregon, a corridor used heavily by both regional and long-haul traffic. No information has been released regarding lane closures or how the crash affected travel in the area.

It is not yet known which agencies responded to the scene or are handling the ongoing investigation. Authorities have not indicated when additional findings might be made available to the public.

This report reflects the limited information currently confirmed. Nationwide Report will provide updates as officials release more details about the crash, including any findings from the investigation into how it occurred.

Source: Reported by OR-KPTV
Related resources
Legal context
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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