SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Transportation notified the public that State Route 531 was fully blocked at approximately 12:50 a.m. on Sunday due to a car crash.
On SR 531 westbound at 11th Ave NE (MP 3) there is a collision blocking all lanes.
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) February 9, 2025
According to WSP, the car was traveling westbound on the eastbound lane on State Route 531 in Arlington when it left the road.
The car then hit a power pole before it caught fire.
The driver of the car was declared dead at the scene.
WSP said the car was going at a high rate of speed.
WSP does not know if impairment was involved and is actively investigating.
The road was reopened around 4:25 a.m.
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