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All lanes reopen after Federal Way fatal crash on northbound I-5

A long backup has formed on I-5 north in Federal Way after a fatal crash involving a semi truck Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

A semitruck driver died after a crash with a car going north on Interstate 5 near Federal Way. All lanes are open after the crash caused closures and backups.

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