Semi-Truck Brake Failure Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash on SR 18 in Auburn
On October 13, 2026, a semi-truck whose brakes failed struck seven to nine vehicles on eastbound SR 18 west of SR 167 in Auburn, closing the highway while crews worked to reopen lanes.
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| Oct 13, 9:12 AM | mynorthwest.com | Semi-truck crash involving 7 other vehicles in Auburn; 1 lane of EB SR 18 reopens |
| Oct 13, 9:08 AM | komonews.com | Semi-truck's brake failure on SR 18 in Auburn causes 7-vehicle crash, highway closure |
| Oct 13, 8:54 AM | kiro7.com | Semi with brake failure hits multiple cars, blocking SR 18 in Auburn |
| Oct 13, 8:38 AM | king5.com | Semi-truck with brake failure hits 8 to 9 vehicles on SR 18, WSP says |