Semi rollover causes 6-mile backup on I-5

Published 6:46 pm Saturday, May 2, 2015

EVERETT — A rollover involving a semi truck caused traffic to back up for miles in south Everett Saturday.

The semi rolled over on northbound I-5 near Highway 526 late Saturday morning. The accident was reported around 10:15 a.m., according to the state Department of Transportation.

It blocked three lanes of traffic and a ramp. At one point, the backup was six miles long.

Washington State Patrol Trooper Mark Francis said the driver, who was evaluated for a minor injury, was driving too fast.