MAPLE VALLEY, Wash. — The Washington State Patrol (WSP) says one person died in a multi-car crash on State Route 18 in Maple Valley on Thursday afternoon.
The crash happened at around 3:15 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of SR 18 near the intersection of SR 169.
Four cars were involved in the crash, according to WSP.
Traffic was blocked for over three hours as emergency crews were at the scene.
This is a developing story.
UPDATE 5: All lanes of EB SR 18 (MP 16) at SR 169 near Maple Valley remain blocked due to a collision. All eastbound traffic is being diverted at SE 256th St.
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) May 22, 2026
There is no ETA on when EB SR 18 lanes will reopen. Plan alternate routes and expect delays. https://t.co/Um8ff9nBMc pic.twitter.com/Y3ihw5eAB3
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