30-year-old man dies while attempting to walk across I-5
Nov 26, 2025, 1:19 PM | Updated: 1:19 pm
A photo of Seattle Fire and Police Department vehicles on I-5. (Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation)
(Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation)
A 30-year-old man walking across the freeway early Wednesday morning died after being hit by a car, prompting hours-long delays throughout the area.
The victim was walking from the right shoulder to the left shoulder on I-5 near Yesler Way, according to KIRO 7.
The pedestrian was struck by a 48-year-old driver in oncoming traffic, and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
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At approximately 1 a.m., the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) posted on social media that a collision was blocking two left lanes on southbound I-5, WSDOT announced.
Several emergency vehicles responded to the scene near Yesler Way, and WSDOT advised travelers to use caution while passing through the area.
Two left lanes of SB I-5 are blocked in downtown Seattle near Yesler Way for a collision involving a pedestrian. Several emergency vehicles are on scene, and only the right lane is currently open. Use caution in the area. Lanes will remain closed while crews investigate. https://t.co/ypNrDqQgIJ pic.twitter.com/R5I2PTOce4
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) November 26, 2025
The 48-year-old driver who struck the pedestrian was treated at the scene for sustained injuries but did not require transportation to a hospital.
As of approximately 4 a.m., the incident had cleared, and all lanes were reopened.
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