Deadly semi crash blocks both directions of I-5 in Tacoma, WA

A semi-truck driver was killed in a crash that shut down both directions of I-5 in Tacoma on Tuesday morning. The crash happened around 4:45 a.m. near South 8th Street. When firefighters arrived at the scene, the semi was on its side and on fire. Washington State Patrol Trooper John Dattilo said the driver of the semi died after the crash. It's not known what led up to the crash, but troopers are investigating. The Washington State Department of Transportation did not say when lanes will reopen, but drivers are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes. Traffic is being diverted to the off-ramps. This is a developing story, and will be updated. First confirmed Pacific Northwest sighting of invasive Chinese mitten crabMotorcyclist dead, 2 others injured in Pierce County crashAt least 11 dead after car plows into Vancouver, B.C. crowdTears, heartbreak at Chase Jones sentencing—teen in fatal Renton, WA crash1 dead, 1 injured after shooting in Tacoma, WAWA pilot program offers free walk-on ferry rides to San Juan IslandsBothell, WA teacher faces judge over student sexual misconduct allegationsTo get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter.Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.