Renton, WA (January 8, 2025) – A Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) contractor was injured in a work zone crash on Interstate 405 in Renton, according to the Washington State Police.

The incident occurred early Wednesday, January 8, during lane reduction operations on I-405. Officials reported that a driver struck the contractor’s work truck, which was equipped with a digital message sign and other traffic control devices.

The contractor was transported to a hospital for evaluation and treatment of injuries. The work truck and its equipment were heavily damaged in the collision.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Authorities urge drivers to remain vigilant in work zones and follow traffic signs to prevent similar incidents.

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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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