Man killed in early morning crash on I-5 in Tukwila
The Washington State Patrol is investigating after a man was killed in a crash on Interstate 5 in Tukwila early Sunday morning.
The crash happened just before 3 a.m. in the northbound lanes of the highway at the State Route 599 interchange.
A 33-year-old male driver stepped out of his car after he rear-ended another vehicle. He was then struck and killed by a third vehicle.
Multiple lanes of the roadway were closed for about four hours while authorities responded to the scene.
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On northbound I-5 at the SR 599 interchange in #Tukwila, there's a collision, blocking the three LEFT lanes. Emergency crews are on scene. Due to the nature of the collision, this will be a lengthy multi-lane closure. Expect big delays or use alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/Rgt3OXK7bB— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) January 1, 2023
