Eastbound I-90 reopens over Snoqualmie Pass after multicar crash; westbound remains closed – ` 7 News Seattle

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SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. — The eastbound lanes of Interstate 90 have reopened after a crash involving multiple semitrucks and passenger vehicles closed both directions at around 9:30 am on Thursday.

The eastbound lanes reopened shortly before noon.

The westbound lanes remain closed near Cle Elum, but are expected to reopen at 3 pm, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

➡️Westbound I-90 is estimated to reopen at 3 pm today.
☑️Eastbound is open.
‼️Be prepared for rapidly changing conditions over the next couple days. https://t.co/albzn1iBEj

— Snoqualmie Pass (@SnoqualmiePass) December 22, 2022

Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson said a trooper in a patrol car was struck by two vehicles.

Eastside Fire & Rescue said no life-threatening injuries were reported.

Troopers are working to determine how many vehicles were involved in the pileup.

Here are a couple of pictures from the scene WB 90 near MP 37. Still determining the total number of vehicles involved. Thankfully no major injuries. One of our troopers was also struck in his patrol car by two vehicles. No ETA for clearing. pic.twitter.com/xcNb3mKsOh

— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) December 22, 2022