I-5 northbound off-ramp to MLK Way reopens after fatal pedestrian crash
Apr 1, 2026, 5:48 AM | Updated: 8:43 am
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.
#ClosureAlert NB I-5 to MLK Way is closed due to a Car/Pedestrian fatal collision. Use caution through the area. More details to come.
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) April 1, 2026
This accident caused significant delays throughout the morning.
This is a developing story, check back for updates
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