Two Oregon State Police troopers, truck driver hurt in crash off I-84 in The Dalles

THE DALLES, Ore. (KATU) — Two Oregon State Police troopers were hurt Monday morning in a crash involving two commercial trucks on an Interstate 84 off-ramp, The Dalles Police officials said.

The crash was reported about 7:30 a.m. at the top of I-84 on-ramp at exit 87, along Highway 197 just north of the interstate.

Initial reports state an Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife K-9 vehicle was involved in a crash with two commercial vehicles – an unloaded log truck and a semi-truck & trailer.

Two OSP troopers and one of the commercial truck drivers were all taken to medical facilities for treatment.

The K-9 and the other truck driver were not hurt in the crash.

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Highway 197 was closed at Bret Clodfelter Way through much of the day Monday, and is expected to reopen in the evening hours.

Washington traffic heading south to Oregon was diverted to Hood River or Biggs Junction, while northbound traffic was rerouted onto Highway 30 at Exit 85.

“The investigation is ongoing and we are asking for anybody who has information regarding this crash to call us at 541-296-2613 and reference case number D26-0261,” City of The Dalles Police Department said.