MYNORTHWEST NEWS

Mystery debris causes several flat tires near I-405

Apr 19, 2018, 7:50 AM | Updated: 8:33 am

flat tires...

One of several vehicles with tire damage Thursday morning. (KIRO 7)

(KIRO 7)

What caused several flat tires on our roads Thursday morning remains a mystery.

Check the Traffic Map

Traffic reporter Tracy Taylor reported seeing at least eight vehicles with flat tires on northbound 167, southbound I-405, and northbound I-5 near Boeing Access Road.

The Washington State Patrol says at least five vehicles had tire damage.

However, units from the Washington State Department of Transportation were unable to find anything considered to be a hazard.

A spokesperson for the Washington State Patrol says they received reports of some type of debris. It may have been thrown off the roadways.

Here’s a video of several vehicles pulled over on the side of the road.

MyNorthwest News

Taylor Swift performs onstage during the Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour at Lumen Field on July 22, 20...

Micki Gamez, KIRO Newsradio and Bill Kaczaraba, MyNorthwest

Seattle tourism dollars break records following All-Star Week, Taylor Swift

It was a record-setting year for dollars flowing into Seattle from tourists.

59 minutes ago

Image: A bridge in Carnation....

Julia Dallas

Carnation frustrated with Seattle again after 8th false emergency alarm induces widespread panic

Carnation citizens have faced a series of panic-inducing alarms after SPU's system for the Tolt Dam falsely sounded eight times.

2 hours ago

Grocery store shopper...

Bill Kaczaraba

Ways to deal with Seattle grocery store sticker shock

Seattle grocery store sticker shock continues to play havoc on locals, but there are ways to counter high prices.

3 hours ago

belltown hellcat social media...

Frank Sumrall

Infamous ‘Belltown Hellcat’ social media influencer charged with reckless driving

The social media influencer has been accused of driving 107 miles per hour through Belltown in a Dodge Hellcat.

4 hours ago

KIRO Newsradio gracie awards...

MyNorthwest Staff

KIRO Newsradio anchors receive Gracie Awards for outstanding work

Heather Bosch and Lisa Brooks, anchors at KIRO Newsradio, have been honored by the Alliance for Women in Media with prestigious Gracie Awards.

7 hours ago

Kia Boys...

Kate Stone and Bill Kaczaraba

‘Kia Boyz’ allegedly execute a crime spree in south King County

Renton police chased down a 14-and 16-year-old but are still looking for two other teen suspects in what they said was a "crime spree" in south King County.

8 hours ago

Mystery debris causes several flat tires near I-405