According to Auburn police, drug or alcohol use may have played a part in the collision, which is still under investigation.
AUBURN, WA - October 24, 2026
One person died and four others were hurt after two sedans collided in the Lea Hill area of Auburn, Washington, according to KIRO 7 News. Five passengers were in the vehicles at the time.
Key Facts
- Date: October 24, 2026
- Location: Lea Hill area of Auburn, Washington, near 112th Avenue SE and SE 316th Place
- Type of crash: Collision between two sedans
- Vehicles involved: Two sedans
- Injuries / fatalities: One dead; four injured (two seriously, two with injuries not considered life-threatening)
- Responding agencies: Auburn Police Department; APD Traffic Unit
- Reported by: KIRO 7 News
Crash Overview
Five passengers were riding in two sedans that collided near 112th Avenue SE and SE 316th Place, in the Lea Hill area of Auburn, according to KIRO 7 News.
Auburn police reported that one person died, two people suffered serious injuries, and two others had injuries that were not life-threatening.
The APD Traffic Unit has been called in to help with the investigation. Few other details have been reported.
People Involved
Five passengers were involved. One person died, two people were seriously injured, and two others had injuries that were not life-threatening.
Investigation Status
The Auburn Police Department is investigating, and the APD Traffic Unit is assisting. Police said drug or alcohol use may have been a factor in the collision.
Traffic Impact
Police said both directions of the road will be closed for several hours while officers investigate the collision.
If You Were Involved
If you were involved in a crash, consider these general steps:
- Seek medical attention even if you feel fine.
- Document the scene with photos or video if it is safe to do so.
- Exchange information with the other drivers and note any witnesses.
- Request the official crash report from the law enforcement agency that responded.
- Notify your insurer as soon as reasonably possible.
- Consider speaking with a qualified attorney if you were injured or face significant losses.