Oceanside, CA – A fatal accident on I-5 early Wednesday morning claimed the life of one person following a collision involving a passenger car and a big rig near Camp Pendleton. The tragic incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on the southbound side of Interstate 5, approximately five miles south of Las Pulgas Road, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
Emergency responders arrived to find the victim deceased at the scene. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released as authorities work to notify the family. Following the collision, all southbound lanes of the interstate were temporarily closed, allowing CHP officers to conduct a full investigation and clear the wreckage. The freeway reopened to traffic just after 5 a.m.
This heartbreaking accident on I-5 underscores the importance of vigilance on our highways, particularly when sharing the road with large commercial vehicles. Our condolences go out to the victim’s family and friends during this difficult time.