Melisa Delgado Chavez was struck by a vehicle in unclear circumstances and was pronounced dead at the scene
Arlington, Wash. – Melisa Delgado Chavez, 29, of Arlington has been identified as a victim killed on Interstate 5 in Arlington Friday morning.
The incident happened at around 5:31 a.m. on the northbound 5 Freeway near State Route 531, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Chavez was struck by a vehicle in unclear circumstances and was pronounced dead at the scene.
ORIGINAL STORY
Arlington, WA. – A pedestrian died after being struck by a car on Friday morning near Arlington.
The fatal auto-pedestrian accident happened on the northbound 5 Freeway near State Route 531, according to the Washington State Patrol.
The circumstances surrounding the collision were not immediately established.
🚨 N5 Just north of MP206 is a fully blocked from a one car/pedestrian fatality collision. Traffic is be diverted to SR 531 (MP206). The on ramp from SR531 to N5 is also closed. Please use alternate route while troopers on scene investigate this tragic collision.
— Trooper Kelsey Harding (@wspd7pio) April 5, 2024
Authorities say the pedestrian was killed in the accident.
The name of the deceased person was not immediately disclosed.
More details about the accident were not released.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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