Pedestrian Fatality on I-84, April 12

On April 10, 2018, at about 4:57 a.m., Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian fatal crash on I-84, near milepost 189. Preliminary investigation revealed ROSIALY CARMIA TIFFANY (49) of Kennewick, WA was crossing the travel lanes of I-84 when she was struck by a 2006 Volvo station wagon, operated by JAMES BRAXTON CREEL (41) of Portland, OR.  Tiffany had left her vehicle and, for unknown reasons, attempted to cross the freeway where she was struck while in the fast lane.  Tiffany was pronounced deceased at the scene. The freeway was closed down and traffic had to be routed through the town of Echo for about four and a half hours during the investigation. Creel was not injured in the incident. Alcohol, by Tiffany, is being considered a contributing factor in the crash. No photos will be available of this crash.