WSP: Tow truck driver fatally struck by semi on I-5 near Milton; semi driver suspected of DUI

A semi truck driver is in custody for DUI after a deadly crash on I-5 near Milton.

MILTON, Wash. - Troopers are investigating after a tow truck driver was fatally struck on I-5 near Milton on Tuesday morning.

Before 6:30 a.m., officials with the Washington State Department of Transportation said there was a collision in the northbound lanes of I-5 near Porter Way.

(Washington State Department of Transportation)

Trooper Robert Reyer said that a tow truck driver who was at the scene was stuck by a semi-truck. The driver died at the scene.

Reyer also said that the driver of the semi was taken into custody and suspected of driving under the influence

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