Fatal Crash on Highway 395 Near Pendleton Claims Life
A fatal vehicle crash occurred in Umatilla County, Oregon, on Highway 395 and I-84 near Pendleton. A 21-year-old from Washington was killed when their vehicle left the highway, became airborne, and caught fire. The incident happened Tuesday afternoon.
Portland, OR, August 14, 2026 —
A single-vehicle crash on Tuesday afternoon in Umatilla County, Oregon, resulted in a fatality. The incident occurred on Highway 395 near the intersection with Interstate 84, close to Pendleton.
According to preliminary reports, the vehicle, driven by a 21-year-old from Washington state, left the highway. The vehicle became airborne before it caught fire. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. The exact cause of the vehicle leaving the roadway and the subsequent fire were not immediately available.
The Oregon State Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Further details regarding the identity of the deceased and the specifics of the incident are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
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