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Tukwila, WA (April 1, 2026) – A pedestrian was killed early on Wednesday morning after being struck by multiple vehicles on Interstate 5 in Tukwila.
According to the Washington State Patrol, the incident occurred around 4:38 a.m. on northbound I-5 near the Martin Luther King Jr. Way exit at milepost 157.
Investigators reported that the first vehicle struck the pedestrian in lane two. The individual then stood up and moved into lane one, where they were struck by a second vehicle, followed shortly by a third.
The pedestrian came to rest in lane two, while all three vehicles involved stopped on the right shoulder.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Their identity has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin. Officials said the drivers of the first and third vehicles were not injured. The driver of the second vehicle sustained injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
The crash remains under investigation as authorities work to determine all contributing factors.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim and wish a full recovery to the injured driver.
Multi-vehicle pedestrian crashes often happen in low-visibility conditions
Crashes involving pedestrians and multiple vehicles are especially dangerous and often occur in the early morning or at night, when visibility is reduced.
On high-speed roadways like interstates, drivers have limited time to react to unexpected obstacles, such as a pedestrian in travel lanes. Once an initial impact occurs, it can be difficult for following drivers to avoid additional collisions.
These types of incidents highlight the importance of visibility, awareness, and avoiding pedestrian presence on highways whenever possible to reduce the risk of tragic outcomes.
