SeaTac, WA (July 14, 2022)- Four people were injured following a multiple vehicle collision on Interstate 5 in Seattle on Thursday night, Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson said.
Four vehicles were involved in the collision, which blocked multiple southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near 188th Street.
One driver was taken into custody for investigation of driving under the influence, while another driver was being investigated for vehicular assault due to a passenger injury, Johnson said.
Johnson said that three drivers sustained injuries in the crash apart from the one in custody, while a passenger had a hand injury and a broken hip.
Detectives are carrying out further investigations into the cause of the crash.
On SB I5 near 188th a collision is blocking multiple lanes. One driver is in custody for investigation of DUI, and there are injuries to other involved drivers. Detectives are on the way to investigate further. CK
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) July 15, 2022
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