BURLINGTON, Wash. — Southbound I-5 at George Harper Road in Burlington is shut down for a deadly motorcycle crash, according to Washington State Patrol (WSP).
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) says to expect “lengthy closures” and to seek alternative routes.
Traffic is backed up from Cook Road all the way to the Skagit River Bridge in Mount Vernon, according to WSP and WSDOT.
UPDATE 5:19 AM: All lanes SB I-5 at George Hopper Rd in Mount Vernon remain blocked due to a collision. Traffic is backed up to Cook Rd. Please use alt routes and do not drive the wrong way up on- or off-ramps. Give yourself extra time. https://t.co/UxNhQS4iP2 pic.twitter.com/wcJ8MNW02N
— WSDOT North (@wsdot_north) February 13, 2025
The Skagit County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART) is taking over the investigation. SMART is activated to investigate law enforcement deadly use of force incidents.
According to SMART Det. Sgt. Mike Lumpkin, the motorcyclist was traveling the wrong way on I-5. Washington State Patrol tried to stop the motorcycle before the crash, but the driver didn’t stop.
Lumpkin said more details will be released later this morning.
This is a developing story.
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