Shocking Traffic Accident on SR 599 Claims a Life [Tukwila, WA]

Tukwila, WA (March 8, 2025) – Authorities confirmed a fatality after traumatic traffic accident on SR 599 on Friday morning.

According to authorities, the fatal incident happened at about 10:30 a.m. on the SR 599/Interurban Avenue overpass.

Reports say that the deadly crash happened on the SR 599 overpass causing a vehicle to fall onto northbound I-5, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries.

Emergency crews responded to the crash, which blocked several lanes.

Authorities confirmed that one person died at the scene, while another suffered serious injuries. Four others sustained minor injuries.

Officials took into custody an individual who was ejected on the overpass before the vehicle fell onto I-5. That person fled the scene but was apprehended shortly after and is now facing felony hit-and-run charges.

By 3:30 p.m., all northbound lanes of I-5 had reopened. Investigators continue to examine the cause of the crash.

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