One in Critical Condition after Crash on 5 Freeway [Lakewood, WA]
Vehicle Catches Fire in Crash on 5 Freeway near State Route 512 in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, WA (September 2, 2020) – Police confirmed that one person is now in critical condition after a fiery crash on 5 Freeway on Wednesday afternoon.
According to the Washington State Patrol, the accident happened near State Route 512 at approximately 12:30 PM.
Based on a report, multiple vehicles collided in the lanes. Consequently, one car became engulfed in flames.
According to firefighters, their crews took one patient to the hospital after suffering critical injuries.
As a result, the pileup fully blocked the freeway.
Police are still investigating the case. At this time, they don’t have the details that led to the fiery crash.
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