Puyallup man dies in hospital after 4-vehicle collision on I-5 that injured 1 other
A Puyallup man who the Washington State Patrol said was the driver suspected of causing a four-vehicle wreck Monday on southbound Interstate 5 died in the hospital, the police agency announced early Tuesday.
A 59-year-old California man also was hurt in the collision, which involved three cars and a semi truck without a trailer on the interstate near South 320th Street in Federal Way.
Troopers identified the man who died as Tysen D. Blodgett, 41. According to a news release issued by the State Patrol, Blodgett lost control of his Honda Civic, swerved into a concrete barrier and then was struck by three vehicles, including the semi truck.
Emergency responders eventually shut down all five lanes of the interstate, causing long delays for commuters driving into Pierce County. The road was at least partially closed for three-and-a-half hours starting at about 5:20 a.m.
Blodgett’s car was totaled, and he was transported to Harborview Medical Center in serious condition. The State Patrol issued its release on his death early Tuesday morning.
Trooper Rick Johnson said an investigation hasn’t yet determined a specific cause of the wreck, but it’s suspected Blodgett was driving too fast for road conditions. Troopers said the interstate was icy Monday morning.
This story was originally published March 7, 2023 at 2:44 PM.
