After the motorcycle rider was ejected, the yet to be identified vehicle fled the crash scene.
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WSP investigators said a pickup was driving on the shoulder when the pedestrian was struck.
A 45-year-old man from Ferndale was declared dead at the scene.
The semi-truck was northbound on I-5 when the driver fell asleep.
The next closest rest areas are in the Bow Hill area of I-5, about 30 miles to the south.
"We are seeing more and more fires across our region. The grass is extremely dry."
Delays can be expected around these projects and alternate routes are recommended.
As of 8:45am, traffic was backed up for 4 miles to the Main Street interchange in Ferndale.
A van failed to slow and struck 2 motorcycles before crashing into 2 pickup trucks.