Driver killed in crash that split car in two; MLK Jr. Way closed for hours
Oct 25, 2016, 6:49 AM | Updated: 6:58 am
A crash early Tuesday morning left one dead and forced city officials to close the road for hours. (KIRO 7)
(KIRO 7)
The northbound lanes of Martin Luther King Jr. Way could be closed until this afternoon because of a crash that killed one person Tuesday morning.
A car was split in half after crashing into a pole around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday. The driver was ejected from the vehicle.
Police say the crash may have occurred while the driver was racing.
MLK is closed northbound between South Boeing Access Road and South Henderson.
The crash damaged a pole that Seattle City Light now needs to repair.
UPDATE: Hearing now that NB MLK JR Way will be closed for several more hours for @SEACityLight to replace a damaged pole. Use alt routes!
— seattledot (@seattledot) October 25, 2016
Because of the road closure, drivers can expect more traffic on northbound I-5.
@seattledot saying another ten hours for closure of NB MLK Jr. Way S. This means more traffic on NB I-5 coming into Seattle. Plan ahead! pic.twitter.com/nyGHsUcWXg
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) October 25, 2016
The Seattle Department of Transportation recommends the following detours:
@KIROTraffic Depending on your destination 51st Ave S, I-5 NB or Airport Way S.
— seattledot (@seattledot) October 25, 2016
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