Crime & Safety
2 Pedestrians Die On I-5 In Separate Incidents
One person apparently jumped out of a moving car near SeaTac, and the second person jumped from an overpass.
EDMONDS, WA - Two pedestrians were killed along I-5 between Wednesday night and early Thursday morning in separate incidents, according to Washington State Patrol. No drivers were hurt during the incidents.
The first incident happened around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday along I-5 in Lynnwood. A person jumped from the 164th Street Southwest overpass onto the highway and died at the scene, according to Trooper Heather Axtman.
All lanes blocked NB I5 @ 164th street. Ped jumped from overpass and unfortunately did not survive. Units arriving on scene now.
— Trooper H. Axtman (@wspd7pio) August 3, 2017
The second incident happened around 12:30 a.m. Thursday along I-5 in SeaTac. According to Washington State Patrol, a man jumped from a moving vehicle onto the highway and was killed after being hit by "multiple vehicles."
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NB I5 closed at 188th for fatality collision. Wsp on scene investigating.
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) August 3, 2017
Pedestrian struck on NB I5 that was in the roadway. One lane of traffic open. Please be patient as multiple lanes will be closed for a while
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) August 3, 2017
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