Lacey, WA (March 27, 2026) – A teenage girl was injured following a two-vehicle crash on Friday at the southbound Interstate 5 on-ramp at Martin Way in Lacey.
Emergency crews from the Lacey Police Department and Lacey Fire District Three responded to the scene, where a motor vehicle accident had occurred on the busy on-ramp. According to initial reports, a 16-year-old female involved in the crash was experiencing seizures at the scene. Medics provided immediate care as part of the emergency response, though further details regarding her condition have not been released.
The crash disrupted traffic near the on-ramp as responders worked to assist the injured and manage the scene. Motorists in the area were advised to proceed with caution and remain alert for emergency personnel. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and no additional information has been made available at this time.
We wish the injured teen a full and speedy recovery.
What Makes Highway on-Ramp Crashes Particularly Dangerous?
On-ramps are high-risk areas for collisions due to merging traffic and changing speeds.
Drivers entering highways must quickly adjust to faster-moving traffic, while those already on the road may not anticipate merging vehicles. This can lead to sudden braking or lane changes, increasing the risk of crashes.
Injury severity can also be higher in these areas due to the combination of acceleration and limited space, making cautious driving especially important.
