Justice · Bothell highway crashBothell I405 crash: Street sweeper burns on barrier; driver arrested on suspicion of DUIWritten November 6, 2026 at 1:07 AM UTCWatchTranscript0:07A street sweeper burned atop a highway barrier, its front wheels extending over the0:11concrete.0:12Several southbound lanes of Interstate405 closed for a few hours, disrupting0:17overnight traffic.0:19Every lane has now reopened.0:21It's still unclear whether the driver arrested on suspicion of driving under the0:25influence will face charges.0:27The collision happened on southbound I-405, near Northeast Nineteen Fifth Street,0:33in the Bothell area.0:35The Washington State Department of Transportation first reported it shortly before0:40midnight Wednesday, November fourth.0:42The closures continued into Thursday.0:45The sweeper came to rest on top of a Jersey barrier, the concrete divider along the0:50roadway.0:51Its front wheels had gone over the barrier before it stopped.0:55Flames engulfed the truck.0:56No injuries were reported despite the collision, and the fire.1:00Washington State Patrol says another driver struck the street sweeper.1:05Troopers suspected that driver was impaired.1:07And arrested them on suspicion of driving under the influence.1:11Firefighters arrived minutes later and directed water at the burning truck.1:16Heavy smoke rose as they fought the fire.1:18Transportation crews then cleared the scene, while several southbound lanes remained1:23closed.1:26The disruption lasted a few hours overnight Wednesday into Thursday, November fifth.1:32Crews finished clearing the highway, and all lanes reopened.1:36No precise reopening time has been announced.1:39The driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI.1:42Police haven't announced whether charges will follow.Read the articleStory timelineHeyDex
