Fatal crash on I-5 near Milton causing traffic backups. Woman, 18, arrested for DUI
A two-car collision on Interstate 5 near the Pierce-King County line early Thursday killed one person and injured at least two others, according to the Washington State Patrol.
The crash occurred about 3 a.m. in the southbound lanes just south of Federal Way.
The victim has not been identified.
An 18-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide and driving under the influence.
No details were released about what caused the crash.
The wreckage and investigation blocked most lanes on I-5 for multiple hours. All lanes reopened by 6:45 a.m.
This story was originally published August 22, 2019 at 7:49 AM.
Stacia Glenn
The News Tribune