Traffic & Transit
Semi Driver Dead In Crash On Interstate 5 Near Southcenter
A crash Monday afternoon sent a semi-truck over an embankment and left one person dead, according to WSP.
TUKWILA, WA — A semi-truck driver died Monday afternoon after a crash involving another vehicle on southbound Interstate 5, according to Washington State Patrol. Troopers asked drivers to avoid I-5 at the Interstate 405 interchange. Photos posted on social media showed the truck over an embankment, and officials said debris fully blocked the exit from eastbound State Route 518 to northbound I-405.
Hours later, southbound backups stretched for miles.
UPDATE: we have moved the collision south of I-405 so travelers can take north I-405 then south on SR167 as a detour option.
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) August 23, 2021
Details on what led to the crash were not immediately released.
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#HappeningNow. SB I-5 at I-405. One semi/car collision which has also involved SR 518 due to debris. Semi driver is unfortunately deceased. Avoid area if possible. Investigation ongoing. pic.twitter.com/XJv31atyFr
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) August 23, 2021
UPDATE: the eastbound 518 to northbound 405 exit is fully blocked. Fire and WSP are on scene working to clear the collision.
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) August 23, 2021
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