17 vehicles struck in I-5 hit-and-run

SEATTLE — The Washington State Patrol says 17 vehicles were struck on northbound I-5 between the south end of Boeing Field and downtown Seattle Friday morning by a hit-and-run driver.

The vehicle that struck the other cars became disabled on the freeway at Yesler, where the left lane was blocked.

The driver who police say caused the crash was taken to Harborview Medical Center to be evaluated.

It is not yet known what caused her to strike the vehicles. Victims whose cars were hit said police told them the driver claimed she had not taken her medication and had experienced a "psychotic episode" in which she believed she was being chased.

Troopers are investigating at the scene.

No injuries were reported.

KIRO 7 is working to confirm that report with authorities.

UPDATE: 17 cars hit in crash in downtown Seattle NB I-5. A driver ping pong'd through traffic. No serious injuries. If you scroll to 6:30 in you'll hear from victims. The woman who hit the cars was taken to Virginia Mason for mental evaluation.
Posted by John Knicely KIRO 7 on Friday, November 18, 2016

L4/L3 blocked NB I-5 due multi vehicle collision. Aid on scene. Expect delays. pic.twitter.com/hCLkGXF4O4
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) November 18, 2016