Paul Veland Identified as Man Killed by Box Truck on I-5 in Everett, Washington (September 24, 2025)

A fatal collision occurred on southbound I-5 near Everett, Washington, on the morning of September 24, 2025. At approximately 3:30 a.m., a Washington State Patrol press release indicates that a box truck struck and killed a man near milepost 189. The victim, Paul Veland, 63, of Everett, had dismounted his Vespa scooter and was occupying the third lane of traffic when the incident occurred.

Authorities pronounced Veland deceased at the scene. The investigation concluded that drugs or alcohol were not factors in the collision. The crash caused significant traffic disruptions, with the affected lanes reopening around 7 a.m.