Driver hits state patrol car parked on the shoulder of I-5

Trooper SeaTac crash A patrol car was hit by another car on the shoulder of I-5 in SeaTac. (Courtesy of WSP Trooper Rick Johnson) (Washington State Patrol)

SEATAC, Wash. — The Washington State Patrol (WSP) says the driver was hit by another car that was trying to avoid traffic ahead of them.

The patrol car was sitting on the shoulder of I-5 going south near 188th St. in SeaTac.

The patrol car’s emergency lights were on while it was parked.

A car swerved to avoid stalled traffic in front of them, running right into the patrol car.

According to WSP, all people involved in the accident had minor injuries.