Corn spills onto I-5 exit ramp in Lakewood, WA after semi-truck crash

The Brief

  • A semi-truck carrying corn crashed into a ditch off Southbound Interstate 5 near Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
  • All JBLM traffic heading from I-5 must divert to Exits 122 and 120 while crews clean up the scene.
  • Authorities reported no major injuries, and the driver is being cited for second-degree negligent driving due to drowsy driving.

LAKEWOOD, Wash. A semi-truck carrying corn crashed into a ditch and spilled its load onto an Interstate 5 off-ramp in Lakewood on Thursday morning, forcing traffic detours.

What we know:

The crash completely blocked the southbound Exit 123 off-ramp to Thorne Lane.

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