Speeding Ends in Multi-Vehicle Crash on 5 Freeway [Olympia, WA]

Six Vehicles Involved in Crash on 5 Freeway near Maytown in Olympia

 
OLYMPIA, WA (September 24, 2020) – Police confirmed that a speeding vehicle caused a multi-vehicle crash on northbound 5 Freeway on Thursday afternoon.
 
According to the Washington State Patrol, the collision happened just north of Maytown at about 12:26 PM.
 
Based on a report, a 2004 Hyundai Elantra driven by a 20-year-old Chehalis man was speeding on the freeway when it hit the jersey barrier on the left-hand shoulder. Subsequently, a 2005 Ford Explorer driven by a 73-year-old man then struck the Hyundai. At that time, a 2020 Volvo semi stopped to avoid the first two vehicles. However, a 2006 Peterbilt semi hauling a trailer struck it and caused it to hit the jersey barrier. A 2015 Nissan Leaf driven by a 63-year-old woman from Tumwater then hit the Peterbilt semi, and, lastly, a 2018 Jeep Wrangler driven by a 58-year-old man from Lake Oswego, Oregon hit the jersey barrier in the southbound lanes.
 
As a result, emergency crews reported one injury.
 
There was also a diesel spill on the scene. Because of this, the pile-up blocked both north- and southbound lanes of the freeway for nearly five hours.
 
Speeding is dangerous. Always follow the speed limits and always pay attention to drivers in front of you to avoid accidents. However, manage your speed, wear seatbelts, and follow traffic lights at all times.

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