1 killed, 1 in custody after crash on SR 167 in Auburn

Southbound SR 167 in Auburn has fully reopened after a deadly three-car crash, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reported around 7 a.m.

A 33-year-old man from Tacoma was killed at the scene. Meanwhile, A 44-year-old man from Roy is in custody on investigation of vehicular homicide due to suspected DUI, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP). He was injured and transported to Valley Medical Center.

A 48-year-old man from Graham was also involved but not injured.

Driver likely exited car before being struck twice on SR 167

According to WSP, all three vehicles were traveling southbound on SR 167 just north of SR 18 when the Tacoma driver lost control, struck the left barrier, and stopped in the second of four lanes.

Investigators believe the Tacoma driver likely got out of his car before the Roy driver struck both him and his vehicle. The Tacoma driver was then struck by the Graham driver.

The Roy driver was not wearing a seat belt, according to WSP.

WSDOT first reported the road blocked at 1:45 a.m. Friday. Traffic was being diverted onto 15th St. NW in Auburn.

“Expect some ongoing congestion in the area,” WSDOT stated.

CLEARED: The collision on SR 167 north of SR 18 in Auburn has cleared. All lanes have reopened. Expect some ongoing congestion in the area.

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) October 30, 2026

The road was blocked for around five hours.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

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