I-84 Fatal, Wasco Co.

OSP release - WASCO COUNTY, Ore. (15 April 2026) – On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 11:51 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal on Interstate 84 near milepost 87 in Wasco County. The preliminary investigation indicated an Oregon Department of Transportation attenuator vehicle, operated by Tristan David Service (42) of The Dalles, was supporting a mobile brooming operation sweeping along the center median on I-84 near The Dalles. The attenuator vehicle was positioned and stationary in the left lane as a safety barrier for the sweeper ahead when it was struck from behind by a black Harley-Davidson motorcycle, operated by Ryan Christopher King (38) of West Richland, Washington. The operator of the Harley Davidson (King) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The ODOT vehicle operator (Service) was not injured. OSP was assisted by the Wasco County Sheriff’s Office, The Dalles Police Department, Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue, and ODOT.

Hwy. 95 Fatal, Malheur Co.

MALHEAUR COUNTY, Ore. (15 April 2026) – On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 10:03 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 95 near milepost 101 in Malheur County. The preliminary investigation indicated a gray Honda Accord, operated by Rohit Ror (27) of Frensno (CA), was traveling southbound on Hwy. 95 near Jordan Valley when it entered the northbound lane for an unknown reason. The Honda collided head-on with a northbound silver Dodge Ram towing a utility trailer, operated by Gary Albert Diederich (74) of Greencreek (ID). The operator of the Honda (Ror) was pronounced deceased at the scene. Despite lifesaving attempts by a passing motorist, the operator of the Dodge (Diederich) died at the scene. The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by Jordan Valley EMS and Humboldt County (NV) EMS. OSP would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the passing motorist who tried to save Mr. Diederich’s life. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact the OSP Southern Command Center dispatch at 800-442-2068 or *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number SP26122543.