Fatal car crash involving AMR car shuts down SB I-5

SEATTLE — An early-morning car crash turned fatal after a car slammed into an AMR vehicle on Interstate 5 heading southbound.

The incident began around 4 a.m. after a collision blocked the ramp and the three right general-purpose lanes on I-5.

Shortly after, around 5 a.m., the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) shared that all lanes were now blocked and travelers were being detoured from SB I-5 to South Forest Street, 6th Avenue South, and Airport Way South.

The on-ramp to SB I-5 from the West Seattle Bridge was also blocked and drivers were told to expect delays and use alternate routes.

Around 7:30 a.m., WSDOT posted that all lanes and the on-ramp remained closed. Trooper Rick Johnson with the Washington State Patrol then shared some information about the circumstances of the collision.

According to Trooper Johnson, “around 4 am a vehicle became disabled and one of the occupants was struck by a motorhome after exiting the vehicle. An AMR ambulance stopped to render aid and was struck by another vehicle and pushed into the original disabled, striking the pedestrian. The driver involved in the secondary collision is in custody for suspected impairment and investigation of vehicular homicide. Tow trucks are arriving on scene which should be cleared within 45 minutes.”

At 9:15 a.m., Trooper Johnson posted that the roadway was reopened.

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