Crash on Interstate 5 near Tacoma Dome has traffic backed up into King County
Update: The collision was cleared about 9:50 p.m.
Original post: A collision and police activity on southbound Interstate 5 has traffic reduced to one lane near the Tacoma Dome Thursday evening. Traffic is backed up into King County, the state Department of Transportation is reporting.
The wreck, which happened around 6:45 p.m., is just south of L Street at mile post 135. The left five lanes are blocked by vehicles.
Washington State Patrol spokesman Trooper John Dattilo tweeted that the driver who caused the crash has been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence. A passenger in the causing vehicle sustained possible broken ribs, Dattilo said.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for possible updates.
This story was originally published July 20, 2023 at 8:41 PM.
