A fatal three-vehicle collision early Sunday morning, Mar. 15 shut down southbound I-5 near South 200th Street in SeaTac for more than four hours, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Troopers reported the crash occurred around 3:15 a.m. Sunday morning on southbound I-5 near milepost 151.

Sadly, one person died at the scene and another person was injured and transported to a hospital.

The crash temporarily blocked all lanes of southbound I-5 while emergency crews responded and investigators worked at the scene.

The roadway remained closed for about four hours and 15 minutes before reopening.

The Washington State Patrol said three vehicles were involved in the collision. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

According to the Washington State Patrol, the crash occurred as follows:

  • Vehicle #1 was traveling southbound on I-5 near South 200th Street in lane 2 of 5.
  • Vehicle #2 was traveling southbound in lane 1 of 5.
  • Vehicle #3 was traveling southbound in lane 5 of 5.
  • Vehicle #1 struck vehicle #2 and then left the scene.
  • Vehicle #2 became disabled in lane 5 and was positioned perpendicular to the roadway.
  • Vehicle #3 then struck vehicle #2.
  • Vehicle #2 came to rest in lane 5 facing the wrong direction.
  • Vehicle #3 came to rest in lane 2 positioned perpendicular to the roadway.

Troopers said the crash involved three cars. One person was injured and transported to a hospital, while another person died at the scene.

Whether drugs or alcohol were involved was unknown at the time of the report.

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