AUBURN, Wash. — An investigation is underway after a crash and fire involving a semitruck and car on the eastbound State Route 18 ramp to State Route 167 in Auburn on Monday evening.
Rescuers with South King Fire & Rescue said a man suffered multiple burns and is in critical condition.
A veteran of the Marine Corps who was driving by pulled the victim from the cab of the semitruck, firefighters said.
The victim was taken to Harborview Medical Center for treatment.
Fire officials said the “heroic veteran” also suffered injuries and burns but they were minor.
At one point, clouds of black smoke could be seen coming from the semitruck.
About 150 feet of a guardrail was destroyed in the collision.
Investigators have not said what led to the crash but are investigating.