A fatal collision involving four vehicles occurred on Highway 18 near Interstate 90 in Issaquah, Washington, on Wednesday evening, leading to the closure of both eastbound and westbound lanes. The Washington State Patrol confirmed one fatality in the crash. The incident caused significant traffic disruptions, with the road being closed for nearly three hours. The lanes were reopened after the collision was cleared around 5:17 AM. The crash site was near Raging River, and the collision blocked all lanes initially.
Update 6:54 PM : On SR 20 westbound at Pulver RD there is a collision blocking the left shoulder.
On SR 20 eastbound at Pulver RD there is a collision blocking the right lane.
On US 2 eastbound at Homeacers RD there is a collision blocking the left lane.
Clear: This collision on southbound I-5 north of 164th ST SW in Lynnwood has cleared. All lanes are open. https://t.co/gwqMHP7Xyi
On southbound I-5 north of 164th St SW in #Lynnwood, the 2 right lanes are blocked for a collision. State Patrol and Fire are at the scene. Expect delays in the area. https://t.co/D1UMXMOECX https://t.co/axGFtMPDOK
On southbound I-405 at Coal Creek Pkwy in #Bellevue, the right lane and the end of the on-ramp is blocked for a collision. Fire is at the scene. Expect delays in the area. https://t.co/3vVArQhmlr https://t.co/DsBC7jUipm
CLEAR: The HOV lane has reopened on SB I-405 at SR 527 in #Bothell. https://t.co/7P1asmEOqI
CLEARED: The collision on NB I-5 just south of MLK Jr Way has been cleared to the shoulder. https://t.co/GQkdnQPwHt
On the SR 525 northbound off-ramp to Alderwood Mall Pkwy there is a collision partially blocking the ramp.
On SR 410 eastbound just west of Mud Mountain Rd there is a collision blocking the lane.
On the SR 99 southbound on-ramp from Des Moines Memorial Dr there is a collision blocking the ramp.
The ramp from WB SR 18 to NB and SB I-5 in Federal Way is blocked due to a collision. WSP and fire are on the scene. Expect delays and use alternate routes. There is no estimated time for the ramp to reopen. https://t.co/z7cmMHToAx
CLEARED: The collision on EB SR 530 at Swede Heaven Road has been cleared. https://t.co/JnwmtI49Ee
The SB I-5 off-ramp to SB I-405 in #Lynnwood is partially blocking the ramp for a collision. Incident Response and Fire are at the scene. Expect delays in the area. https://t.co/nQYxu6r6Q5 https://t.co/rM6po6klx2
Clear: This collision on NB I-5 north of S 188th St in Tukwila is clear. All lanes are open. https://t.co/GKbFK4Lqxp
CLEAR: This maintenance work on SB I-5 Ship Canal Bridge is completed. Lanes are now open. https://t.co/FrnszCwRwX
On SR 96 eastbound at Seattle Hill Rd there is a collision blocking the right lane.
On SR 520 eastbound at Montlake Blvd there is a collision partially blocking the right lane.
Update: SR 18 near Raging River has reopened after being closed for nearly three hours due to a fatal three-vehicle crash. https://t.co/G4OwZHlcE9
SR 18 near Raging River has reopened after being closed for nearly three hours due to a fatal three-vehicle crash. https://t.co/UdKXkBHrdB
CLEARED: The collision on SR 18 has been cleared. Eastbound and westbound lanes are open. https://t.co/gO8AgY7MpO
SR 18 is closed due to a fatal crash in Issaquah. https://t.co/3nNzqYX0Z1
One person is dead after a three-car crash on Highway 18 near Interstate 90 Wednesday evening, according to Washington State Patrol. https://t.co/WLrBtxxt4O
Both eastbound and westbound lanes of SR 18 are currently closed due to a fatal four-vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday evening. https://t.co/UdKXkBHZ39
Washington State Patrol is currently on scene of a deadly four-car crash on SR 18 near Issaquah. https://t.co/k2hjvJwgvb
Update 7:05 PM : On SR 18 eastbound & westbound just west of I-90 there is a collision blocking all lanes.