8 people injured, one seriously, all taken to hospital, after a multi-car crash, involving over 20 vehicles, on a wet southbound I-5 roadway near Kent.

Modified Date: 
Thu, 03/03/2016 - 1:32pm
Accident Date: 
Monday, March 24, 2014

Seattle-area crashes on I-5 injure 8, involve 20 vehicles, cause 10-mile backup.

A fire official in the south Seattle suburb of Kent says eight people have been hurt, one of them seriously, in multiple crashes that involved nearly two dozen vehicles on southbound Interstate 5 and created a backup that at one point stretched for 10 miles.

Eight people have been injured, one seriously, in multiple crashes that involved nearly two dozen vehicles on southbound Interstate 5 and created a backup that at one point stretched for 10 miles. Washington state troopers and tow trucks worked to clear the area and three southbound lanes had reopened by late Tuesday afternoon. All in all, 20 vehicles were involved. Weather may have been a factor, and the crash involved the dangerous combination of rain, sunbreak and reflection on wet roads. Several other Puget Sound-area freeway crashes were reported as sun mixed with occasional showers.

Things to do immediately after a serious accident A serious car accident can quickly take over your life. Dealing with doctor appointments, losing pay from work, and worrying about your physical and financial future all take a toll. It is important to take charge of the situation to begin the process of handling an injury accident claim.

Type: Car Accident
Roadway: 
I-5
City: 
Kent, WA

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