THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — One person has died after crashing on I-5, and the car caught on fire.
It happened on northbound I-5 near Grand Mound.
Troopers with Washington State Patrol say the person was pulled from the car and died on the scene.
A firetruck at the scene was also hit by a semi-truck.
“Please keep your eyes on the road if you’re proceeding through the area so we can avoid any further incidents and delays,” troopers asked.
It has been verified that the vehicle involved in this collision only had a single occupant. All personnel on scene are safe with no reports of injuries from the fire engine-semi truck collision. Thanks to @wsdot_tacoma and @wspd5pio for their assistance on scene. pic.twitter.com/Var9xCemW5
— Trooper Kameron Watts (@wspd1pio) December 3, 2025
Part of the road was blocked for several hours but the road has since reopened.
No word on what caused the initial crash.
🚨Heads up NB I-5 travelers🚨
— WSDOT Southwest (@wsdot_southwest) December 3, 2025
A collision at MP 88 near Grand Mound is blocking a lane. Traffic is moving slowly through the left two lanes, and backups are stretching a few miles near the Lewis Co. line. Expect delays. https://t.co/2lpLnHGUy4 pic.twitter.com/9EbWQzEWIH
This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.
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