By Crash News Writer 
Lakewood, WA (April 5, 2025) – A collision involving a car and a semi-truck on northbound Interstate 5 near Berkeley Street significantly disrupted Friday afternoon traffic and sent one person to the hospital with potentially serious injuries.
According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, the crash occurred shortly before 3:16 p.m., prompting the closure of all but one northbound lane. Emergency medical teams, fire crews, incident-response personnel, and the Washington State Patrol responded to the scene.
Washington State Patrol spokesperson John Dattilo stated that the car was identified as the “causing vehicle” and remained at the scene. The semi-truck reportedly did not stop, and troopers are unsure whether the truck driver was aware of the collision.
One passenger from the car was transported to a nearby hospital. A collision technical specialist has been called to conduct a detailed investigation into the crash.
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The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
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