Unsafe lane changing caused I-5 crash that injured Seattle officer

Two drivers making unsafe lane changes caused a crash on southbound I-5 in Shoreline that sent a Seattle police officer to the hospital Thursday morning, according to the Washington State Patrol.

The officer was driving a motorcycle.

Both drivers were cited for unsafe lane changing.

Trooper Rick Johnson says the person who first called 911 was “very concerned” after seeing the crash. However, the officer was up and talking when additional officers arrived.

According to the Seattle Police Department, the officer’s injuries were not life threatening.

The crash occurred shortly after 6 a.m. near NE 205th Street at the Snohomish/King County line.

Traffic on southbound I-5 from Lynnwood to Shoreline was jammed due to the crash.

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The scene was mostly clear by 7 a.m.

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