The steep, winding road descends quickly off the pass and the sheer beauty of the view catches drivers off-guard - causing them to gain speed quickly and oftentimes, lose control.
If you are headed towards Hood River and Cascade Locks, give yourself a few extra minutes as expected delays will continue as the Oregon State Patrol is out assisting stranded motorists along Interstate 84.
That huge 20-vehicle crash last weekend that closed I-84 near Pendleton for hours has claimed it's first victim.
Oregon State Police and other authorities have not released much information about the drivers or those involved, due to the state of injuries and other factors involving the 9 people who were taken to a variety of area hospitals, 5 of them in serious condition...
Tuesday night, I-84 was closed in Oregon in various areas due to blowing dust and severe windy conditions. It also triggered accidents, one of which killed a motorist.