TACOMA, WA – One person is in custody for driving under the influence following a crash on the exit ramp from Interstate 5 to Thorne Lane.
According to the official Twitter page of the WSP, the collision occurred around 4:11 p.m. when a car failed to turn at the top of the ramp and was sent off the highway into a construction zone.
South I-5, exit to Thorne Lane (Lakewood) is fully blocked. A vehicle missed the left turn at the top of the ramp. Troopers are with the driver. Appears non injury. Expect a delay on this ramp for removal. pic.twitter.com/vp8MR4OA2m
— Trooper Ryan Burke (@wspd1pio) January 26, 2021
Troopers said the driver stayed at the scene and did not appear injured.
Following the crash, one person was arrested for driving under the influence.
Sigh….One in custody for DUI.
— Trooper Ryan Burke (@wspd1pio) January 26, 2021
Our team will update this blog if further details regarding the incident are made public.
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