Auburn, WA (October 2, 2024) – A fatal motorcycle accident on southbound State Route 167 near the SR 18 interchange in Auburn led to lane closures and heavy traffic delays, according to officials.
Washington State Patrol District 2’s public information officer, Trooper Rick Johnson, posted a traffic advisory on Twitter shortly after 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, urging drivers to proceed with caution in the area. Later, Trooper Johnson confirmed that all southbound lanes of SR 167 had been closed due to the fatal crash.
Authorities have yet to release any details about the circumstances of the accident or the identity of the person who lost their life. Drivers are being warned to expect prolonged delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes if possible. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
As of 3:40 p.m., the two right lanes were still closed, with traffic moving only in the HOV lane, and the backup extended over six miles to 84th Ave. in Kent. No estimated time for lane reopening has been provided.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
- 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.
- Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.
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