Deadly crash snarls traffic on SR-167 in Auburn, WA

The Brief

  • A deadly crash between a vehicle and a semi-truck is blocking lanes on northbound SR-167 in Auburn.
  • WSDOT says the two right lanes are blocked, causing a three-mile traffic backup.
  • Authorities are asking drivers to seek alternate routes.

AUBURN, Wash. A deadly crash on northbound SR-167 in Auburn is blocking lanes, causing traffic backups in the morning commute.

The Washington State Department of Transportation made the initial announcement on social media at 7:25 a.m.

According to WSDOT, the crash happened on northbound SR-167 at SR-18. It is currently blocking the two right lanes, and causing a three-mile traffic backup.

Incident response, state patrol and fire crews are on the scene. Crews are expecting this to be a lengthy closure.

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