Rollover Semi At Pacific And I-5 Snarls A.M. Commute In Everett

Editor’s update Friday 11:00 PM: The Washington State Patrol issued the following tonight on the cause of the crash at Pacific and I-5 this morning.
VEHICLES 1, 2 AND 3 WERE TRAVELLING SOUTHBOUND I5. VEHICLE 1, (a grey Dodge Avenger) MADE AN IMPROPER LANE CHANGE AND STRUCK VEHICLE 2 (a Chevy pickup truck). VEHICLE 1 SPUN OUT AND STRUCK VEHICLES 3 (a black Subaru Forester) AND 4 (an International Tractor with flatbed trailer. VEHICLE 4 STRUCK THE GUARDRAIL AND LEFT THE ROADWAY COMING TO REST ON THE PACIFIC AVENUE ONRAMP. TWO LANES OF S5 WERE BLOCKED FOR 2 HOURS. THE PACIFIC ONRAMP WAS BLOCKED FOR 11 HOURS. THE CAUSE WAS IMPROPER LANE CHANGE AND CHARGES ARE PENDING.

The driver of a semi that rolled and driver of a car involved in a crash on southbound I-5 at Pacific were both taken to the hospital this morning with what are believed to be non life-threatening injuries.

The crash happened around 6 AM and I-5 and the Hewitt Avenue Trestle both quickly backed up.

Pacific was also heavy as commuters looked for alternate routes as that I-5 on ramp was blocked.

The State Patrol says it will take some time to investigate the cause and clear the scene.

Here are some MyEverettNews.com photos from the crash site.

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