In the early morning of Tuesday, a semi-truck and tow truck collided just north of West Bakerview Road in Bellingham, resulting in injuries and the closure of all lanes of the northbound I-5. First reported by WSDOT North (with video), the crash resulted in traffic being diverted to Bakerview Road. Kiro7 News reported that Trooper Kelsey Harding confirmed the nature of the crash and that it did result in injuries to at least one individual.
By 5:11am, the accident had been cleared and the lanes of I-5 reopened.
What Should I Do If I’m Involved In An Accident With A Truck?
Personal injury cases from a semi-truck injury can be complex, and it is important that you understand the variety of different liability and insurance coverage issues that may apply to your case. If you think that someone was at fault in causing a collision that you, a family member, or a friend were involved in, you should have the facts of your claim reviewed by a lawyer as soon as possible.
If you have been involved in this or another semi-truck accident, please call or email our attorneys for a free consultation at 1-800-273-5005 or attorneys@glpattorneys.com. One of our 36 skilled attorneys will be able to tell you whether someone was negligent or reckless in causing harm to you and whether you might be able to collect damages under Washington law.
Click here to learn more about our firm’s semi-truck collision practice and automobile collision practice, including tips for understanding negligence in a semi-truck collision and how your medical bills get paid after a collision. You can also view our Personal Injury 101 video on trucking collisions for answers to some common questions.