I-5 Vehicle Crash Results in Injuries [Blaine, WA]

Driver Arrested in Interstate 5 DUI Crash

Blaine, WA (March 14, 2026) – Injuries were reported following an I-5 vehicle crash Thursday evening.

It was past 6 p.m. on March 12 when the wrong-way crash happened on southbound highway, at the Birch Bay-Lynden Road interchange.

Troopers said two vehicles collided and both vehicles ended up in a ditch, several feet from the road.

Rescuers said the collision resulted in minor injuries, while the driver at-fault was arrested on a DUI charge.

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Serious vehicle crashes often lead to severe injuries and are frequently associated with impaired driving. Motorists are strongly encouraged to avoid alcohol or drugs before driving and remain attentive at all times to help protect themselves and others on the road.

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