Traveling northbound on I-5? Expect a lengthy wait in Lakewood
Update, 7:33 p.m.: One person died from a semi-truck versus pickup truck collision on Interstate 5 Friday evening, Trooper Kameron Watts told The News Tribune.
Lanes 1 and 2 are still blocked and there’s no estimated time of when they will clear, Watts said.
Multiple witnesses saw the Chevrolet Avalanche pickup catch fire after the crash with a person entrapped in the flames. Personnel on the scene attempted lifesaving measures on scene, but the driver succumbed to their injuries.
The semi-truck driver was not impaired or injured, Watts said. No arrested have been made at this time.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Original post: Backups on northbound Interstate 5 in Lakewood have reached 6 miles and counting after a Friday evening collision, the Washington Department of Transportation shared on X.
The collision occurred at 5:12 p.m. at Bridgeport Way Southwest, the post said. The two right lanes are blocked.
Checking WSDOT’s travel map is a must, the department said.
Washington State Patrol is investigating the crash.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
This story was originally published February 6, 2026 at 5:51 PM.
