Traffic

Collision blocks lane on northbound Interstate 5, prompting backups

A collision is blocking a lane on Interstate 5 northbound.

According to a 12:49 p.m. alert from the Washington State Department of Transportation, the collision happened just south of state Route 18 at milepost 140, near Milton and Fife.

The collision is blocking the HOV lane, WSDOT said.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

This story was originally published June 24, 2026 at 1:23 PM.

Isabela Lund
The News Tribune
Isabela Lund is the Lead Breaking News Reporter at The News Tribune. She previously covered the greater Puyallup area as the East Pierce County Reporter. Before joining The News Tribune in February 2025, she served as the digital content manager at KDRV NewsWatch 12 in Medford, Oregon, and as a reporter for the Stanwood Camano News. She grew up in Kitsap County and graduated from Western Washington University in 2022 with a degree in journalism.
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