News: Wrong-way crash on I-405 in Bothell claims 2 lives, leaves 1 injured

KING COUNTY, WA — Two people died early Saturday following a wrong-way collision in southeast Bothell that left a third person injured, according to the Washington State Patrol.

The fatal wreck took place on the southbound side of Interstate 405, north of Northeast 160th Street and Juanita Woodinville Way Northeast (Exit 22). It was first reported by WSP Trooper Rick Johnson shortly after 3:00 a.m.

Authorities have not said what may have caused a vehicle to enter the interstate in the wrong direction, but both the wrong-way driver and the driver of the victim vehicle died as a result of injuries sustained in the accident.

A passenger in the victim vehicle was rushed to a local hospital with unspecified injuries.

#TrafficAlert SB 405 north of 160th. The roadway is fully blocked due to a two car fatal collision. One vehicle traveling the wrong way. Wrong way driver sadly deceased, driver in second vehicle deceased and passenger transported to hospital. 1/2

— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) September 16, 2023

A span of southbound I-405 was shut down as crews tended to the scene, forcing traffic to divert onto State Route 522. Motorists were warned of an extended closure.

By 7:36 a.m., the WSP had completed a preliminary investigation and all travel lanes were reported reopened to traffic.

All lanes are now open. Thank you for your patience. CK

— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) September 16, 2023

No further information has been disclosed at this time.

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