Tacoma man dies after multi-car collision on I-5 in Federal Way

A 19-year-old Tacoma man died after his car collided with another vehicle and caused a six-vehicle collision on Interstate 5 in Federal Way on Monday.

October 7, 2015 12:03 pm
A serious collision involving six vehicles blocked all northbound Interstate 5 lanes near South 314th Street in Federal Way on Monday afternoon.
A serious collision involving six vehicles blocked all northbound Interstate 5 lanes near South 314th Street in Federal Way on Monday afternoon.

A 19-year-old Tacoma man died after his car struck another vehicle and caused a six-vehicle collision on Interstate 5 in Federal Way on Monday.

Misael Rosa Rosario was transported to Harborview Medical Center, where he died of critical injuries on Tuesday, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Rosario’s vehicle had crossed over from southbound I-5 to northbound lanes, striking a vehicle. His vehicle then lost control and collided with the other vehicles.

I-5 was blocked near South 314th Street for approximately two hours and 40 minutes as multiple agencies, including South King Fire and Rescue, responded to the scene.

Washington State Patrol is investigating what caused the accident.