1 killed in crash on I-5 near Milton

A driver died Tuesday morning in a crash on I-5 near Milton, troopers said.

The crash happened in the southbound lanes on I-5 near 70th Avenue East, near Porter Way at about 3:45 a.m.

The Washington State Patrol told FOX 13 News that a car left the roadway, crashed into a tree and caught on fire. 

The driver, who was the only person in the car, died at the scene. 

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