NB I-5 lanes blocked in Seattle due to fatal motorcycle crash

Published October 12, 2026 2:31 PM PDT

Multiple lanes of northbound I-5 are blocked in south Seattle due to a fatal motorcycle crash.

What we know:

The crash was initially reported at 12:50 p.m. Monday near South Albro Place, next to Boeing Field.

Washington State Patrol said the crash involved a semi-truck and a motorcycle, and at least one person died.

The four right lanes of northbound I-5 are blocked. The South Michigan Street on-ramp to I-5 is also closed.

There is currently no ETA for when lanes will reopen. Drivers should expect delays or take alternate routes.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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The Source: Information in this story came from Washington State Patrol and the Washington State Department of Transportation.

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