8 vehicle crash on SB I-405, 1 person in custody

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- A person was taken into custody following a multiple-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 405 in Kirkland Saturday afternoon.

Trooper Rick Johnson with the Washington State Patrol said 3 two-car collisions were caused by one vehicle. The driver of that vehicle was arrested on suspicion of impairment.

An image of that vehicle is below.



Johnson said one person was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The crash also caused a lengthy delay. You are asked to avoid SB I-405 through Bothell and Kirkland. As of 4:30 p.m., only one lane of traffic was being allowed through.

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We'll update this story when more information becomes available.