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Wrong-way driver turns around on highway 97 in Oregon, Deschutes County OR

Traffic

Reported: 11/21/2025 05:56 PM

The Dalles-California Hwy & Vandevert Rd, Oregon 97707

A driver was initially traveling the wrong way on highway 97 near Vandevert Road in Oregon but turned around and continued driving correctly.

Audio|Source: Deschutes County Police Dispatch

00:54

Transcript:

00:00

I have a wrong way driver on southbound traffic on 97 at Vandevert.

00:07

Copy, wrong-way driver, highway 97 at Vandevert.

00:17

Sedan, Washington plates.

00:19

I got my lights on it looks like they turned around.

00:23

I copy that.

00:24

Just confirming vehicle has gotten turned around is now driving in the correct direction of travel.

00:34

Paper.

00:36

Copy that.

00:38

The badge number 26, copy please.

00:45

Victor 96.

00:49

Washington, Charles, Sam, Edward, (number withheld).

00:52

I'm going to check on them, make sure they're good for it.

00:54

Copy.

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The Dalles-California Hwy & Vandevert Rd, Oregon 97707

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