Yesterday afternoon, all northbound lanes of SR-167 were completely blocked at South 180th Street, after a five-car injury crash suddenly turned into a manhunt.
#BlockingAlert NB 167 is completely blocked just south of 180th for a 5 car injury hit and run collision. Causing driver fled on foot and is still at large. Tow trucks on the way. No ETA for reopening at this time. No life-threatening injuries.
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) April 12, 2026
Driver Runs Off After Five-Car Crash in Kent
The Washington State Department of Transportation and Washington State Patrol responded to the crash, finding multiple vehicles involved and many people injured. None of the injuries were considered life-threatening, even with the highway speeds and the number of vehicles involved.
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Troopers say the driver believed to have caused the crash did not stick around and fled the scene on foot. As of the latest updates, they have not been found yet…