Rush-hour collision causes delays on I-5

SEATTLE, WA – At least one person was injured following a rush-hour collision along I-5 Wednesday afternoon.

According to KOMO, the incident took place at about 4:45 p.m. within the southbound lanes of I-5 across from the Harborview Medical Center.

Traffic was halted for about an hour while emergency crews worked to extricate and treat at least one individual at the scene.

The cause of the collision remains unclear at this time. All southbound lanes were reopened by 5:30.

This is one in a series of reports provided by Caffee Law 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.