JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — Northbound traffic on Interstate 5 was moving again Tuesday evening after a crash and car fire at milepost 120 near Joint Base Lewis-McChord caused major backups.
The crash occurred around 3:10 p.m., blocking all north and southbound lanes.
According to preliminary information from Washington State Patrol (WSP), the crash involved a wrong-way driver and a semi-truck.
The wrong-way driver, a 53-year-old Bremerton man, is in custody for DUI, according to WSP.
Traffic was backed up about 6 miles in both directions by 4:30 p.m.
All southbound lanes were closed for about an hour. Three southbound were open shortly after 4:30 p.m. All southbound lanes were open just before 5 p.m.
Northbound traffic was moving again - with one lane open - by approximately 5:40 p.m. as crews continued to clear the scene. Two lanes were open by approximately 7:40 p.m. The road was fully opened by 10 p.m.
The wrong-way driver sustained minor injuries, according to WSP.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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