SEATTLE — The Interstate 5 Express Way lanes have reopened after a deadly semi rollover crash that occurred on Friday morning, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).
The Seattle Fire Department first tweeted about the rollover crash on southbound I-5 Express Way near the Mercer Street exit around 11:10 a.m. The lanes reopened in the northbound direction about 3:40 p.m.
Crews initially responded to extricate the occupant, and Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson tweeted one person was killed in the crash.
According to information from Washington State Patrol, the semi-truck was traveling southbound in an unknown lane when it lost control and struck a support column for the bridge and barrier.
The reason why the drive lost control is unknown.
The crash delayed the opening of the northbound express lanes by several hours. The express lanes typically run southbound from 5-11:15 a.m. on weekdays and switch to northbound from 11:15 a.m. to 11 p.m., according to WSDOT. They are closed overnight.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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