Driver killed in I-5 head-on crash near Burlington

BURLINGTON, Wash. — Troopers are investigating a fatal head-on crash on Interstate 5 near Burlington Friday evening.

The crash happened in the northbound lanes at Bow Hill Road, north of Burlington.

Troopers said a vehicle in the southbound lanes crossed the grass median and crashed head-on into a box truck in the northbound lanes.

Pic of Skagit fatal scene. Large scene w/ lots of debris.
R lane open. Still 1 hr for investigation. pic.twitter.com/2duG8SmBXa
— Trooper H. Axtman (@wspd7pio) May 13, 2017

The driver of the vehicle was killed.

The driver the of the truck had no injuries.

#BREAKING: One person is dead after this crash on Interstate 5 in Burlington near the Skagit Casino Resort. Northbound traffic is at a standstill -- as all lanes are blocked by the crash. TELL YOUR FRIENDS in the area to find alternate routs. Stay updated with traffic alerts on the kironewsapp.com. [Photos by Skagit Breaking News]
Posted by KIRO 7 News on Friday, May 12, 2017

Troopers said it is unknown why the vehicle crossed the median.

The crash caused about a six mile backup.

Both lanes of NB I-5 at Bow Hill Road reopened.

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