AUBURN, Washington — One person was killed and four others were injured in a two-car crash in Auburn's Lea Hill neighborhood late on Friday night, October 23, 2026, the Auburn Police Department said, according to Seattle Focal reporting based on the department's account. A dispatch-based timeline of the same collision also recorded one death and four injuries near SE 316th and 112th Avenue SE, with critically injured patients reported being airlifted via Auburn Airport.

Source: Seattle Focal (Auburn Police Department)

The collision involved two cars carrying five people in total near 112th Avenue SE and SE 316th Place. Two people suffered serious injuries, while two others had injuries that were not considered life-threatening, according to the Auburn Police Department. No information about the people involved was released in the reports.

Source: Seattle Focal (Auburn Police Department)

Police said they are investigating whether impairment by alcohol or drugs contributed to the collision; they have not said whether impairment was confirmed. The department's Traffic Unit was asked to assist with the investigation.

Source: Seattle Focal (Auburn Police Department)

Both directions of the roadway were closed while officers investigated, and police said the closure was expected to last several hours. The investigation is continuing.

Source: US CrimeRadar dispatch timeline