CHOKEPOINTS

65-year-old killed in fatal crash near I-5 in Lynnwood

Jun 5, 2025, 5:59 AM | Updated: 12:58 pm

Fatal Crash SR 525/Mukilteo Speedway (Photo: WSDOT)...

A fatal crash on SR 525/Mukilteo Speedway near I-5 in Lynnwood. (Photo courtesy of WSDOT)

(Photo courtesy of WSDOT)

A fatal crash caused the two left lanes on southbound SR 525 to be blocked off at milepost 1, close to the I-5 and I-405 interchanges in Lynnwood, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

The lanes have since reopened, as of 7:30 a.m. A 65-year-old man was not wearing a seatbelt, according to Washington State Patrol. Troopers confirmed that the man is dead.

“The Washington State Patrol says a 65-year-old East Wenatchee man died in the crash,” KIRO traffic reporter Chris Sullivan said. “Troopers say he hit the guardrail on the right side of the road before crossing all lanes and hitting the barrier on the left side of the highway. He was not wearing a seatbelt.”

Despite the lanes clearing up, drivers and commuters traveling through this stretch should anticipate delays and are urged to drive carefully.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates

Chokepoints

I-405 NE 44th street block...

MyNorthwest Staff

All northbound I-405 lanes reopen near NE 44th Street after early-morning crash

Multiple lanes of northbound I-405 were blocked early Friday morning after a collision occurred early Friday morning.

11 hours ago

Sound Transit Light Rail Fare Gates...

Frank Lenzi

Sound Transit approves fare gates at 14 light rail stations, eyes up to $83M in new revenue

Sound Transit plans to bring fare gates to up to 14 of its light rail stations — a move that could generate nearly $83 million a year in net revenue.

23 hours ago

brush fire SR 104...

Jason Sutich

Overnight closure likely on SR 104 after brush fire spreads to wires in Jefferson County

The westbound direction of SR 104 near Southpoint Road is blocked Thursday due to a brush fire that has spread to telephone wires.

24 hours ago

I-5 crash mount vernon...

Julie Berg, KIRO 7 News

I-5 in Mount Vernon reopens after crash closed interstate

All southbound lanes of I-5 in Mount Vernon are open after a car crash closed them Thursday morning.

1 day ago

King County deputy...

Chris Sullivan

‘I almost got run over’: King County deputy’s close call is a reminder to slow down and move over

A King County deputy nearly lost his life on SR 167 when a car ripped past his patrol SUV, and 36% of drivers admit they wouldn't have moved over.

1 day ago

everett fire median i-5...

Jason Sutich

All lanes back open after brush fire in I-5 median near Everett

A brush fire in the median of I-5 near Everett is blocking the HOV lane in both directions and the southbound left general-purpose lane.

3 days ago

65-year-old killed in fatal crash near I-5 in Lynnwood