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I-5 northbound off-ramp to MLK Way reopens after fatal pedestrian crash

Apr 1, 2026, 5:48 AM | Updated: 8:43 am

I-5 MLK Way fatal crash...

The MLK Way off-ramp and the two right lanes of northbound I-5 remain closed after a fatal car vs. pedestrian crash. (Photo courtesy of WSDOT)

(Photo courtesy of WSDOT)

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is investigating a fatal car v. pedestrian crash on northbound I-5 near Boeing Access Road early Wednesday morning.

The MLK Way off-ramp and the two right lanes of northbound I-5 reopened by 8:30 a.m. after multiple hours of being closed, as of this reporting.

WSP believes the person was running across the freeway when they were hit.

This accident caused significant delays throughout the morning.

This is a developing story, check back for updates

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