KENT, Wash. — A motorcyclist is dead after a crash with a car on I-5.
Troopers with Washington State Patrol say it happened just after 2 a.m. in the northbound lanes near Kent.
Just after 2am NB 5 near SR 516 there was a one motorcycle / car fatal collision which closed all lanes for some time. At this point it appears the car was not at fault for the collision. More details when we have them.
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) October 10, 2025
The HOV lane was the only one open for several hours, and the crash caused a ten-mile backup near SR 18.
All lanes reopened just before 8 a.m.
No word on what caused the crash. KIRO 7 was told the driver is cooperating with the investigation.
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UPDATE 6:40am: NB I-5 backup is now 10 miles near Emerald St after an earlier crash at NB I-5 and SR 516 in Kent. Four lanes remain closed. No estimate for reopening.
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) October 10, 2025
Continue to expect significant delays and use alt routes if possible. https://t.co/45LMswW9uj pic.twitter.com/Gt5pViqE8L
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