Semitruck makes unsafe lane change, causing crash involving Auburn police vehicle
Oct 15, 2026, 3:28 PM | Updated: 3:34 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. Tow trucks are on the way.
The crash has caused backups on southbound I-5 in Federal Way.
UPDATE: The left gp lane has reopened. Also, the on-ramp from S. 317th has reopened, but drivers have to make a sharp early merge as our crash still blocks the very end of the ramp and continues to block the HOV lane. https://t.co/Rt5Fsg7veO
— KIRO Newsradio Traffic (@KIROTraffic) October 15, 2026
“The left general-purpose lane has reopened,” KIRO Newsradio reported at 3:17 p.m. “Also, the on-ramp from S 317th has reopened, but drivers have to make a sharp early merge as our crash still blocks the very end of the ramp and continues to block the HOV lane.”
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
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