Not much for details, but sounds like the climber was hit by some ice:
http://www.katu.com/news/37770379.html
Injured climber on Mt Hood
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Re: Injured climber on Mt Hood
Supposedly the group was from Portland Mountain Rescue, up there for a training session. These folks risk their own lives to save others' lives, as this incident amply proves!