Pedestrian hit, killed on I-5 in Fife

1 dead in I-5 crash in Fife

Troopers are investigating a deadly crash Monday morning in the southbound lanes of I-5 in Fife.

FIFE, Wash. - Troopers are investigating after a pedestrian died in a crash on I-5 in Fife early Monday morning. 

The crash happened at about 2:40 a.m. in the southbound lanes near 54th Avenue East. 

Washington State Patrol Trooper Robert Reyer said the pedestrian was hit by several cars and died at the scene. 

It's unknown why the person was on the roadway. 

Traffic was diverted to 54th Avenue East off of I-5.

The investigation remains ongoing.