LACEY, Wash. — Three people were hospitalized after a car hauler, a school bus, and six cars crashed into each other.
The crash happened Thursday morning on I-5 near Martin Way East in Lacey.
The driver of this car hauler was arrested. According to troopers, the person was driving a commercial vehicle without having a valid Commercial Drivers License.
Troopers say the cause of the crash was “speeds too fast for conditions,” which caused the semi truck to lose control and jackknife.
No children were on the bus.
The crash blocked all northbound lanes for some time, and according to the Washington State Department of Transportation, backups stretched to about five miles during the morning commute.
By 9:15 a.m., WSDOT confirmed that all lanes had reopened, though it would take time for traffic to clear.