MARYSVILLE, Wash. — Southbound Interstate 5 has reopened after being completely blocked in Marysville following a fatal collision.
The accident involved multiple vehicles, including a motorcycle, according to Washington State Patrol Trooper Kelsey Harding.
Traffic was being diverted to the exit onto 172nd Street Northeast at milepost 206 near Smokey Point.
Around 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, the Washington State Department of Transportation said the backup had stretched all the way to Arlington. An update around 6:15 a.m. said the backup had reached 4 miles.
Tow trucks have arrived on scene to begin helping clear the roadway. A motorcyclist was speeding according to authorities and was hit by a semi-truck, killing the motorcyclist.
The roadway eventually reopened just after 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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