3 Injured in Crash on Interstate 5 Freeway in Camp Pendleton
Three Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-5 Near Harbor Drive
OCEANSIDE, Calif. (April 6, 2026) — Three people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash Monday afternoon on Interstate 5 Freeway near Harbor Drive in Camp Pendleton, according to California Highway Patrol reports.
The collision was reported shortly before 2:45 p.m. on April 6th on the southbound side of I-5 near the Harbor Drive off-ramp. Authorities later confirmed that at least three injured parties required medical attention.
Initial reports indicated as many as five to six vehicles were involved, with several cars blocking the No. 1 lane and the center divider. Witnesses described multiple dark-colored sedans among the vehicles, along with a gray GMC van that had deployed its airbags.
Emergency crews, including Camp Pendleton Fire Department personnel, responded to the scene. At least one lane was shut down as first responders worked to assist victims and clear the wreckage.
Traffic in the area was heavily impacted, with delays stretching for miles during the afternoon commute.
The extent of the injuries has not been fully disclosed.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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