Tag: holiday travel

By Caleb Hutton

If you’re passing through Arlington today on your way to Thanksgiving dinner, expect some long delays on Interstate 5.

A Snohomish County Sheriff’s motorcycle deputy crashed on the freeway near Arlington, leading to backups that are miles long.

It’s unclear how badly the deputy is hurt, the Everett Herald reported. The state Department of Transportation is estimating the scene could be cleared for traffic by 11 a.m.

Wsahington State Patrol Trooper Keith Leary has been tweeting from the scene.

A Snoh County Motorcycle Deputy has been involved in a 1 motorcycle collision SB I-5 near Smokey Point. He’s being Airlifted to Harborview.

— Trooper Keith Leary (@wspd7pio) November 21, 2012

I am at the scene 3 lanes blocked, traffic getting by on the right shoulder.

— Trooper Keith Leary (@wspd7pio) November 21, 2012

Detectives are at the scene investigating the Snohomish County Deputies Collision. 3 lanes still blkd, no ETA right now twitter.com/wspd7pio/statu…

— Trooper Keith Leary (@wspd7pio) November 21, 2012

Here are some shots of the traffic jam, borrowed from the DOT.