Crash on SR-512 causes lane closures, traffic delays in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, WA – A collision on State Route 512 caused traffic delays and lane closures for about a half-hour in southeast Lakewood this afternoon, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Collision on SR 512 WB at MP 0 near I-5 beginning at 4:30 pm on March 27, 2021 until further notice. The right lane is blocked.

— WSDOT Tacoma (@wsdot_tacoma) March 27, 2021

The accident occurred on westbound SR-512, near milepost 0 and I-5, at about 4:30 p.m.

The right lane was blocked as a result of the crash, which was cleared from the roadway before 5 p.m.

It is unclear what led to the crash or if anyone was injured as a result.

This is one in a series of reports provided by the Law Offices of Jeffrey R. Caffee as a service to inform our Seattle neighbors about traffic news and accidents in the area. Many of these accidents are preventable, and we hope that by reporting on such events, we will reduce the frequency of similar incidents. However, if you or someone you know has been injured in a similar situation, contact the Seattle car accident injury attorneys of Jeffrey R. Caffee today for a consultation. You may be able to receive compensation for lost wages, medical bills, and other expenses.