Semitruck makes unsafe lane change, causing crash involving Auburn police vehicle
Oct 15, 2026, 3:28 PM | Updated: 4:31 pm
The scene after a semitruck caused a crash in Federal Way. (Photo courtesy of WSP)
(Photo courtesy of WSP)
A semitruck made an unsafe lane change, causing two cars to crash, one of which was an Auburn Police Department vehicle.
Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson reported the collision around 3 p.m. Thursday.
This is SB I-5 at 320th. Semi and two cars involved, one of which was an Auburn PD patrol car. Semi made an unsafe lane change and is the cause. Minor injuries. Tows on the way. https://t.co/e1HjEXrtIt
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) October 15, 2026
“Semi made an unsafe lane change and is the cause,” Johnson stated.
Minor injuries were reported.
The crash caused an 11-mile backup on southbound I-5 between Tukwila and Federal Way.
AL CLEAR. 11-mile back up between Tukwila and Federal Way. Seattle to Federal Way – 1 hour. https://t.co/2Hlrsn2OK4
— KIRO Newsradio Traffic (@KIROTraffic) October 15, 2026
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