Big Rig Driver Dies in Interstate 5 Crash [Tukwila, WA]

Tukwila, WA (August 24, 2021) – On Tuesday, a big rig driver died in Interstate 5 crash.

The fatal two-vehicle crash took place at the intersection with Interstate 405 near Southcenter.

Investigating officers said the other vehicle’s driver was merging from southbound Interstate 405 onto southbound Interstate 5 when the big rig was approaching Interstate 405. 

The other vehicle changed lanes and struck the big rig. As a result, the big rig struck a guardrail and went down an embankment.

Meanwhile, the authorities are still investigating the Interstate 5 crash.

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We at Sweet Lawyers know how painful it is to losed a loved one in a traffic crash. Our thoughts are with the deceased’s loved ones during this devastating time.

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