High-speed motorcycle pursuit spans jurisdictions after riders top 150 mph on I-84
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Published on March 19, 2026.
A high-speed motorcycle pursuit occurred on Interstate 84 in Elmore County, Oregon, on March 18, causing drivers to report several motorcycles traveling at speeds exceeding 100 mph and weaving through traffic. Deputies attempted to intercept the motorcycles but they fled at high speeds, reaching 143 miles per hour at one point. The multi-agency response led deputies to a vehicle and trailer containing multiple motorcycles and illegal drugs. The vehicle was stopped and occupants provided inconsistent statements about their travel and behavior consistent with recent riding activity. The investigation remains ongoing and charges are pending. The sheriff's office has warned that reckless driving at such speeds poses a significant danger to the community and will be addressed with strict enforcement.
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