News: Two injured in head-on crash on I-5 North in Everett

EVERETT, WA – Troopers with the Washington State Patrol responded to the scene of a head-on crash on Interstate 5 in Everett that left two motorists injured on Tuesday morning.

According to a series of tweets from Trooper Rocky Oliphant, the collision occurred in the northbound lanes of I-5 near 41st street around 9:42 a.m.

We’re on scene of a collision blocking the three right lanes north on I-5 near 41st street in Everett. No ETA for reopening yet. pic.twitter.com/cIqD7lQIXY

— Trooper Rocky Oliphant (@wspd7pio) February 9, 2021

Four lanes of the roadway were shut down following the crash. Oliphant stated the accident was caused by a driver traveling the wrong way on I-5 North.

Four lanes are now closed, I am headed to the scene now. I am told this was the result of a wrong way driver on I-5

— Trooper Rocky Oliphant (@wspd7pio) February 9, 2021

The wrong way driver was seriously injured after colliding with another vehicle head-on. Another motorist suffered minor injuries.

Causing driver was traveling the wrong way on I-5 and struck another vehicle head on. Serious injuries sustained by the causing driver. Minor injuries on victim. pic.twitter.com/VyH8xOiRDD

— Trooper Rocky Oliphant (@wspd7pio) February 9, 2021

At this time, no further information has been provided. Our team will monitor this story for any additional details.

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