Semi truck driver dies in crash on I-5 near Southcenter

SEATTLE — A semi truck driver is dead after a crash on southbound I-5 on Monday afternoon, Washington State Patrol said.

The crash happened around noon on southbound I-5 at I-405 near Southcenter.

The debris from the crash also involved SR 518, Trooper Rick Johnson said.

Drivers are advised to avoid the area.

Officials are investigating.