A crash in the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 delayed morning commute traffic in Lakewood on Wednesday morning, creating five-mile backups.
According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, the crash first happened around 5:15 a.m., blocking the three left lanes heading southbound and one northbound lane.
By 6:30 a.m., the right two lanes on I-5 southbound were reopened, along with the left lane of I-5 northbound.
Drivers were told to avoid the area if possible…