State Police seek info on hit & run fatality near Hood River

The Dalles, Ore., April 27, 2026 — A 24-year-old Hermiston man died early Sunday after being struck by an unidentified vehicle on Interstate 84 near Hood River, according to Oregon State Police.

The crash was reported at 5:58 a.m. near milepost 66 in Hood River County. A preliminary investigation indicated Huner Clay Miller was walking in a westbound travel lane for unknown reasons when he was hit by a vehicle traveling in the slow lane.

The driver involved did not remain at the scene, and the vehicle has not been identified.

A black Harley-Davidson motorcycle was located several miles east of the crash site, though investigators said it is not yet known whether Miller was associated with the motorcycle.

Miller was pronounced dead at the scene.

The highway was impacted for about 2.5 hours during the on-scene investigation.

Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact Oregon State Police dispatch at 800-442-2068 or dial OSP (677) from a mobile phone. Reference case number SP26-135374.