Oregon State Police Trooper critically injured in a police incident on Highway 30 — Columbia County

November 11, 2021, at around 3:31 P.M., OSP Troopers were involved in a police incident involving a fleeing suspect on Highway 30 milepost 31 west of St. Helens, when the suspect vehicle rammed an OSP Patrol car and struck an OSP Trooper. 

The Trooper was taken by ground ambulance to Emanuel Hospital in critical condition.  The investigation is being handled by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.  The Oregon State Police will not be releasing any information about the incident. 

The identity of the OSP Trooper is not being released at this time.