I-405 southbound reopens in Renton, WA after serious hit-and-run crash

A motorcyclist was seriously injured Wednesday in a hit-and-run crash on southbound I-405 near Sunset Boulevard in Renton, which prompted a highway closure for a felony investigation.Southbound I-405 closed near the Sunset Boulevard exit in Renton following a serious crash between a car and a motorcycle. As of 7:30 a.m., the lanes have reopened. According to investigators, the person riding the motorcycle was seriously injured in the collision. The driver of the car fled the scene and is being investigated for vehicular assault.While the crash is being investigated as a felony, authorities have not yet released a description of the vehicle that fled.The closure caused significant delays for travelers moving through the Renton area on I-405. Drivers were asked to seek alternate routes to avoid the investigation scene and heavy congestion.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.Three King County residents monitored for rare Andes hantavirusSeattle police arrest 20-year-old man in deadly shooting at Lake City businessStudent says man who broke into their apartment matches suspect description in fatal stabbing'You can strip search me!' Couple caught hiding dozens of razor clams in wadersHow to get tickets for Journey's new Seattle concert date at Climate Pledge ArenaTacoma man accused of gunning down man sitting on sidewalkTo 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.