2 dead, 2 injured in deadly rollover on SR 18 at I-5, westbound lanes reopened after multiple people ejected
Jun 4, 2026, 6:11 AM | Updated: 2:00 pm
WSP and WSDOT crews work to clear the westbound lanes of SR 18 at I-5 in Federal Way after a fatal crash occurred. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
A fatal multi-vehicle crash killed two people and injured two others, causing all lanes of westbound SR 18 at I-5 in Federal Way to close early Thursday.
A driver was being pursued by Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers after he reached speeds exceeding 130 mph. During the pursuit, the car hit a guardrail on the ramp to I-5, causing it to roll over at approximately 1 a.m. Thursday. Two people were ejected from the vehicle while two other passengers remained inside.
CLEARED: This collision on SR 18 has cleared. All lanes are open. Expect some delays as traffic adjusts. https://t.co/7RWc03Mk07
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) June 4, 2026
Two people died in the crash, while two others were taken to Harborview Medical Center. The conditions of the people at the hospital are unknown, as of this reporting.
“There was guardrail intrusion into the vehicle, apparently from the collision,” WSP Trooper Rick Johnson told KIRO Newsradio.
The westbound lanes and on-ramps were closed for more than 12 hours.
The Federal Way Police Department is investigating the crash. Medical Aid, Fire Assistance, and an Incident Response team all responded to the scene alongside WSP.
“All westbound lanes on SR 18 just east of I-5 in Federal Way remain blocked due to a collision,” the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) stated just before 6:30 a.m. “We are seeing two-plus miles of backup. Emergency crews are on scene. There is no estimate on when lanes will reopen. Plan an alternate route and expect delays in the area.”
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