Semi-truck catches fire on I-405 North in Renton
RENTON, Wash. - The northbound lanes of I-405 in Renton shut down for hours after a semi-truck caught fire on Tuesday morning. Troopers say they are searching for a hit-and-run driver who caused the crash.
Editor's note: The Washington State Patrol (WSP) previously reported that this incident resulted in a fatality. The WSP sent out a correction shortly after.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) sent out the first alert at around 6:17 a.m., saying that a truck fire was fully blocking all lanes near NE Park Dr. and SR-900 near milepost 5.
Just before 6:30 a.m., the Renton Fire Department (RFD) announced that crews were actively working to knock out the flames. The fire was extinguished by 7:26 a.m.
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is at the scene investigating the incident.
At 6:37 a.m., WSP Trooper Rick Johnson announced that someone died in this incident. Shortly after, the WSP issued a correction stating that after speaking with the driver of the semi-truck, they confirmed there were no other individuals in the truck, indicating that this was not a deadly incident.
#Update. Sadly this is a fatal incident. I am heading to the scene. More info when I arrive. Use alternate routes.
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) May 14, 2024
Authorities say this was a hit-and-run crash, and troopers are searching for a suspect in an older green Honda Civic. Anyone with information is asked to call the WSP.
Troopers opened the HOV lane to all traffic a few hours after the initial crash. The freeway fully reopened around 3:30 p.m.
10th UPDATE: NB I-405 in Renton
CLEARED! The collision on NB I-405 at SR 900/Sunset Blvd in #Renton has cleared.
Thank you for your patience while crews worked to clear the scene. https://t.co/ExzN65Kxjz— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) May 14, 2024
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