News: Driver under investigation after cutting off semi truck, causing crash on I-5

DUPONT, WA – Police are investigating an incident in which they suspect a driver cut off a semi, causing a crash early Friday morning.

According to a Tweet by news anchor Tracy Taylor of Kiro 7, the crash occurred on Northbound I-5 at Dupont-Steilacoom Road at around 2:45 a.m.

Washington State Patrol District 1 later tweeted that it appeared that a driver cut off a semi truck, which caused the accident. Impairment is not suspected.

All lanes were clear around 3:52 a.m.

Semi trucks can cause extensive damage and injuries when involved in a crash due to their massive size. From 2016 to 2017 the number of Washington State roadway fatalities involving a truck jumped up 59.6%. Were you or a loved one injured in a truck accident? Did you lose a loved one in a tragic truck crash? If so, a compassionate and professional Dupont Truck Accident Lawyer at Dubin Law Group can help you get the compensation you deserve. Call us today at [nap_phone id=”LOCAL-REGULAR-NUMBER-2″] to request your free case evaluation.

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Matt Dubin has spent more than 20 years honing his skills as one of the top personal injury lawyers in the State of Washington. In his career, Matt has focused on protecting consumers from dangerous household products, medical mistakes, roadway accidents, and many other causes of injury. Matt has recovered nearly $20 million on behalf of his clients.

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• University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, Washington – J.D.
• Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut – B.A.

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