Child ejected in serious crash on I-5
Apr 26, 2018, 1:04 PM | Updated: 3:35 pm
(Trooper Axtman)
(Trooper Axtman)
A child was ejected from a vehicle during a crash on I-5 near Arlington Thursday afternoon, causing the closure of the freeway and a 4.5-mile backup. All lanes were reopened at 3:20 p.m.
The child was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center, according to the Washington State Patrol. The driver of the vehicle was transported to a local hospital. Both are in stable condition.
Both directions of I-5 were closed in Snohomish County after the serious crash. The northbound lanes reopened just before 1:20 p.m. A 4.5 mile backup resulted when multiple lanes of southbound I-5 were closed to investigate the scene.
SB I5 MP212 collision update. Injuries are serious to both child and driver, both are in stable condition at this time. North bound traffic is now open. SB traffic still closed while investigation continues. TS pic.twitter.com/VKGWm2Hse7
— Trooper H. Axtman (@wspd7pio) April 26, 2018
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