Violent Multi-Vehicle Collision on I-5 Led to Injury [Seattle, WA]

Seattle, WA (October 3, 2024) On Monday afternoon, a multi-vehicle collision on I-5 left a 41-year-old man hurt and hospitalized.

According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT), the 3-vehicle crash happened at about 3:45 p.m. on southbound Interstate 5.

Reports say that a three-vehicle collision on southbound Interstate 5 in downtown Seattle caused significant traffic delays.

Officials say that the crash occurred just south of James Street, and all lanes were blocked as crews worked to clear the scene.

DOT alerted drivers about the incident just before 3 p.m., with traffic moving slowly along the shoulder.

Authorities say that a 41-year-old man was trapped in one of the vehicles but was successfully rescued and transported to Harborview Medical Center in stable condition. Traffic was backed up for at least five miles before lanes began reopening around 3:45 p.m.

Accidents can happen unexpectedly. Stay alert, drive safely, and always give emergency responders space to work when they are clearing crash scenes.

Distracted driving can be defined as anything that takes your attention away from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating, drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment system, or navigation system – any activity that distracts you from driving safely.

There is no doubt that texting is one of the most alarming distractions. Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds.

You cannot drive safely unless you use your full attention. Any non-driving activity you do is a potential distraction and increases your risk of crashing.

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