Deadly crash involving log truck causes delays on SR 530
ARLINGTON, Wash. - A deadly crash involving a log truck in Arlington has blocked both directions of State Route 530 at Arlington-Darrington Road, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.
What we know:
Around 7:42 a.m., WSDOT posted to social media saying that both directions of SR 530/Arlington-Darrington Road, near milepost 28, were blocked due to a crash.
At 8 a.m., the agency posted an update, saying that traffic was being turned around at 294th Street NE and that there was no estimated time for the affected lanes to be reopened.
About 30 minutes later, WSDOT posted images of the crash, showing a damaged log truck alongside multiple emergency vehicles.
At 9:37 a.m., WSDOT said the roadway remained closed and added that it expected it to be an "extended closure."
Shortly after, Washington State Patrol officials said the crash was deadly, and an investigation is ongoing.
At 10:52 a.m., WSDOT said backups were seen in Arlington due to the crash. The agency reminded drivers that State Route 9 and Mountain Loop Highway are open as alternatives.
At 12:24 p.m., the agency said the roadway remains blocked and that drivers should continue to expect delays.
"SnoPUD is also alternating traffic nearby, which is adding to the backup," WSDOT said.
Around 2:20 p.m., WSDOT said the roadway remains blocked and that traffic continues to be diverted.
However, just before 3 p.m., officials said that traffic is now alternating just south of 294th St. NE, but the investigation remains ongoing.
For context, alternating traffic typically means a single lane is open and vehicles in both directions take turns passing through.
Around 3:15 p.m., WSDOT said that the incident was cleared and all lanes were reopened.
What we don't know:
Officials have not released any details surrounding the crash victim or victims.
The Source: Information for this story came from social media posts by the Washington State Department of Transportation and Washington State Patrol Public Information Officer Trooper Kelsey Harding.
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