All lanes of SR 18 in Auburn reopen after shooting, crash
Oct 6, 2020, 5:41 AM | Updated: 8:15 am
Multiple fire units are on scene with units from King County Medic one, Auburn PD and WSP on eastbound SR-18. Both directions of the freeway are blocked at the C St SW entrance. (Photo courtesy of Valley Regional Fire on Twitter)
(Photo courtesy of Valley Regional Fire on Twitter)
An early morning shooting and crash closed both directions of State Route 18 in Auburn near C Street. All lanes are reopen as of 8 a.m. Tuesday.
All lanes of SR 18 have reopened! Thank you for your patience this morning, hope you get to your destination safely
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) October 6, 2020
Washington State Patrol says the driver of a white SUV died from a gunshot wound on the road.
I will have more details when I arrive. Please avoid the area. This will be a lengthy closure as @wastatepatrol detectives process the scene.
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) October 6, 2020
Upon arrival at the scene, Trooper Rick Johnson tweeted a photo of the white SUV, which he said was stolen about 15 minutes before the accident. An unknown vehicle was chasing the SUV and firing shots. The SUV then spun out, going the wrong way up the C Street ramp, Johnson said. The driver exited his car and died on scene. An investigation is still underway.
Drivers were asked to use other routes while the road remained closed. Backups extended up to 5 miles at points in the morning.
Multiple VRFA units are on scene with units from King County Medic one, Auburn PD and WSP for a multi car MVA on East bound SR-18. Both direction of the freeway are blocked at the C St SW entrance. State patrol will be conducting an investigation Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/dqXk0rRkx5
— Valley Regional Fire (@ValleyFire) October 6, 2020
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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