ARLINGTON, Wash. — A driver was arrested after a fatal, multi-car crash on I-5 near Arlington on Tuesday night.
#BeAdvised 🚨 NB I5 at King Thompson, Mp 207, Arlington, is fully blocked by a multi car fatality collision. There is no detour in place yet. Please avoid the area while Troopers and crews work on the investigation and opening the roadway. Thank you and be safe.
— Trooper Jacob Kennett (@wspd7pio) February 9, 2022
The crash happened around 5:15 p.m. at milepost 207.
Officials said the crash involved three cars and the causing driver is currently in custody.
Washington State Trooper Jacob Kennett tweeted that there is no detour in place yet and asks drivers to avoid the area while crews work to clear the roadway.
As of 7 p.m., the left lane was open to traffic.
The investigation is still ongoing. Thank you for your patience and drive safely for yourself and everyone else on the roadway. These incidents are tragic, and it takes all of us to work towards avoiding them. pic.twitter.com/kHV7gZ4apG
— Trooper Jacob Kennett (@wspd7pio) February 9, 2022
There is a 4-mile backup from this collision on NB I-5 south of SR 530. All lanes are blocked. Your best bet for an alternate route is to take SR 9 north around the closure to SR 530. pic.twitter.com/WTaMFL2ewa
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) February 9, 2022
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