SEATAC, Wash. — Traffic was backed up over a mile on northbound I-5 near SeaTac on Thursday night due to a multi-car deadly crash.
The crash was reported near S 200th Street, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).
At one point, WSDOT announced that all lanes were blocked and drivers had to exit at SR 516 (exit 149) toward Kent and Des Moines.
It’s unclear how many vehicles were involved, but Washington State Patrol (WSP) said multiple vehicles were involved and at least one person was killed.
WSP did not say if there were any other injuries.
One person has been arrested for reckless driving, according to WSP.
It’s unknown what caused the crash.
The investigation is ongoing.