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Southbound I-405 closes in Renton, WA due to hit-and-run
A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries Wednesday morning in a hit-and-run crash on southbound I-405 in Renton.
RENTON, Wash. - A motorcyclist was seriously injured Wednesday in a hit-and-run crash on southbound I-405 near Sunset Boulevard in Renton, which prompted a highway closure for a felony investigation.
Why was southbound I-405 closed in Renton?
What we know:
Southbound I-405 closed near the Sunset Boulevard exit in Renton following a serious crash between a car and a motorcycle. As of 7:30 a.m., the lanes have reopened. According to investigators, the person riding the motorcycle was seriously injured in the collision. The driver of the car fled the scene and is being investigated for vehicular assault.
What we don't know:
While the crash is being investigated as a felony, authorities have not yet released a description of the vehicle that fled.
The closure caused significant delays for travelers moving through the Renton area on I-405. Drivers were asked to seek alternate routes to avoid the investigation scene and heavy congestion.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source: Information in this story comes from the Washington State Patrol.
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