According to Washington State Patrol, a second driver is in custody for vehicular homicide over suspected impairment, and the closure may extend into the morning commute.
Auburn, WA - October 30, 2026
One driver was killed in a three-car crash that happened around 1:45 a.m. Friday near 15th Street Northwest in Auburn, according to KIRO 7 News Seattle. The collision has closed all southbound lanes of State Route 167.
Key Facts
- Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
- Location: Southbound State Route 167 near 15th Street Northwest, Auburn, Washington
- Type of crash: Fatal three-car crash
- Vehicles involved: Three cars
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality
- Responding agencies: Washington State Patrol
- Reported by: KIRO 7 News Seattle
Crash Overview
The crash occurred around 1:45 a.m. Friday near 15th Street Northwest and involved three cars. One driver died. Washington State Patrol said another driver is in custody for vehicular homicide, based on suspected impairment.
Following the crash, all southbound lanes of State Route 167 in Auburn were closed. Crews were working to safely turn around drivers whose vehicles were stuck behind the closure.
Washington State Patrol said the closure was expected to extend into the morning commute. Traffic was being diverted onto 15th Street Northwest into Auburn. Few other details have been reported.
People Involved
- One driver was killed.
- A second driver is in custody for vehicular homicide, according to Washington State Patrol, based on suspected impairment.
Investigation Status
Washington State Patrol is the agency named in reporting on this crash. It said the second driver is in custody for vehicular homicide due to suspected impairment. No other contributing factors have been reported.
Traffic Impact
All southbound lanes of State Route 167 in Auburn were closed. Washington State Patrol said the closure was expected to extend into the morning commute. Traffic was diverted to 15th Street Northwest into Auburn.