A fatal collision involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle shut down all southbound lanes of State Route 167 in Auburn, Washington, on Monday afternoon, September 28, 2026.
According to the Washington State Patrol and the Washington State Department of Transportation, the crash occurred shortly before 1 p.m. just north of State Route 18 near Emerald Downs, in the area of the toll lane. Troopers confirmed the incident was fatal, though the exact number of deaths, any additional injuries, and the cause of the collision have not yet been released.
The crash initially blocked the left toll lane before authorities expanded the closure to all southbound lanes. Drivers were directed to exit at 15th Street NW in Auburn. Traffic backed up several miles toward Kent as first responders worked the scene. All lanes reopened later in the afternoon, though residual delays continued during the evening commute.
Washington State Patrol is investigating the circumstances of the collision. No further details regarding the individuals involved or contributing factors have been made public at this time.
This report is based solely on official updates from the Washington State Patrol and the Washington State Department of Transportation. The investigation remains active, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.