Five injured in single-vehicle crash on Interstate 84 near Arlington

Jul 13

Written By Columbia Community Connection

From Gilliam County Sheriff's Office:

The Dalles, Ore., July 13, 2026 — On July 12, 2026, at approximately 1:17 a.m., Frontier Regional 911 received multiple reports of a serious injury crash with multiple injured occupants on Interstate 84 eastbound near milepost 140, approximately three miles east of Arlington, Oregon.

Emergency responders from North Gilliam Rural Fire Protection District, North Gilliam Medic Ambulance, the Gilliam County Sheriff's Office, and the Oregon State Police responded to the scene.

Upon arrival, responders determined the incident involved a single vehicle that had collided with a section of guardrail, resulting in injuries to all five occupants inside the vehicle.

Due to the number of patients, additional resources were requested from Boardman Fire Rescue District, Life Flight Network, Oregon Department of Transportation, and J&S Towing out of Boardman.

Interstate 84 was temporarily closed for approximately 25 minutes while emergency personnel safely treated and transported the injured. All five occupants were transported to local area hospitals for further medical care. We are thankful to report that all occupants are expected to make a full recovery.

We would also like to recognize the many passing motorists who immediately stopped to help. Your willingness to assist with patient care, notify our dispatch center, and remain on scene to support emergency responders made a meaningful difference. Your actions are a great reminder that even in difficult situations, our communities come together to help those in need.

Thank you to everyone involved for your professionalism, teamwork, and compassion.