Southbound I-5 re-opened after fatal crash in Arlington
Jan 30, 2024, 5:31 AM | Updated: 1:14 pm
Traffic begins to move on I-5 again after a deadly accident early Tuesday morning. (Photo: Kate Stone)
(Photo: Kate Stone)
Southbound I-5 reopened just south of SR 531 in Arlington by the Costco near the Smokey Point interchange.
✅CLEAR 9:20 AM: All lanes have now reopened on SB I-5 near SR 530 in #Marysville. Please allow time for the 4-mile backup to clear as well. https://t.co/56yuVEJ8DB
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) January 30, 2024
The State Patrol is reporting a semi, an SUV, and a motorcycle were involved in a crash. The driver of the motorcycle has died at the scene.
UPDATE 3:04 AM: All lanes of SB I-5 are closed just south of SR 531/172nd St. NE near @WA_Marysville for a collision.
There is no ETA when the highway will reopen. Please seek alternate routes. https://t.co/3kj3cxOtPe pic.twitter.com/9urSptV2Qs
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) January 30, 2024
All southbound traffic is being diverted off the freeway at SR 531/Smokey Point.
The crash was reported at around 3 a.m. Tuesday.
The lanes are closed just south of State Route 531/172nd Street Northeast. The closure has caused a five-mile backup from Arlington to the Tulalip Casino and Outlet Mall.
UPDATE 5 AM: The backup from this crash on SB I-5 in @WA_Marysville is about 2 miles and growing.
Traffic is being diverted off at SR 531/172nd St NE. Still no ETA to reopen, so PLEASE allow yourself extra time if you need to travel through the area. https://t.co/oTPeFKdGJM pic.twitter.com/NMWwDdaqsF
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) January 30, 2024
KIRO Newsradio reporter Sam Campbell reports the Washington State Patrol is already investigating the accident.
Contributing: Sam Campbell and Kate Stone, KIRO Newsradio
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