WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — First responders were dispatched to the northbound lanes of I-5 in the area of the N Lake Samish Drive interchange about 7:45pm on Wednesday, June 23, 2026, due to reports of a rollover crash.
Initial reports from the scene were that a vehicle was in the median north of the interchange.
About 8pm, Washington State Patrol announced this is a serious injury crash and both lanes of I-5 were closed. There was no estimate for reopening the roadway and alternate routes were recommended.
Update 9:45pm – Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reported the right lane had been reopened.
Update 11:30pm – WSDOT reported the both lanes had been reopened.
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