Southbound SR 167 blocked in Auburn due to deadly 3-car crash

Southbound SR 167 is blocked in Auburn after a deadly three-car crash, according to Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson.

One driver is in custody for vehicular homicide due to suspected impairment.

Around 5:30 a.m., the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) said the road was still blocked just north of SR 18.

Traffic is being diverted onto 15th St. NW in Auburn.

“This closure is expected to extend well into the morning commute,” WSDOT stated. “Use caution and expect delays in both directions of SR 167 in this area.”

UPDATE 5:36 a.m.: Southbound SR 167 remains blocked just north of SR 18 in Auburn.

Southbound traffic is diverting onto 15th St NW.

This closure is expected to extend well into the morning commute.

Use caution and expect delays in both directions of SR 167 in this area. https://t.co/4ZeJy7e0gd

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) October 30, 2026

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