WASCO, Ore. (July 7, 2026) — A suspected drunk driver traveling the wrong way caused a multi-vehicle crash that left three people injured, one seriously, on July 7 in Wasco County, according to Oregon State Police.
The DUI suspect, a 22-year-old man from The Dalles, faces multiple charges, including driving under the influence of intoxicants.
OSP troopers said a 2023 Toyota Camry driven by the 22-year-old man was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes on Interstate 84 near milepost 83 when it struck a 2011 Nissan Altima head-on. As a result of the crash, one of the vehicles became airborne and struck a 2022 Peterbilt semi-truck, damaging the trailer. Juan Viveros, 46, of Yakima, Washington, who was driving the Nissan Altima, suffered serious injuries. He was airlifted to a Portland-area hospital for treatment.
A passenger in the Toyota Camry and the semi-truck driver were also injured in the crash.
This is an ongoing investigation.
