SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — The California Highway Patrol says a crash near Oceanside temporarily forced all lanes of I-5 to be closed in the Camp Pendleton area. As of 9:15 a.m., all lanes reopened to traffic, according to Caltrans.
The crash caused heavy traffic for drivers from Harbor Drive in Oceanside to Las Pulgas Road.
According to CHP's traffic alert website, units first arrived on scene by 7:10 a.m. The alert page stated a vehicle, possibly an SUV, was on fire, and someone was trapped inside.
🚨 SIG ALERT 🚨
— CHP Oceanside Area (@CHP_Oceanside) August 4, 2025
CHP has issued a Sig Alert for the #3 and #4 lanes of northbound I-5, approximately 3.5 miles north of Harbor Dr. CHP Oceanside is out investigating a solo vehicle crash. Expect delays and use caution in the area. Updates to follow. #TrafficAlert #CHPOceanside pic.twitter.com/VocUj3XDFo
A CHP officer told ABC 10News that at one point, two helicopters landed on the highway for the medical evacuation.
The CHP alert log also stated a car stopped as the driver fell asleep behind the wheel as they waited for the traffic standstill to start clearing out.
Here's an approximate location of the crash:
Update: All lanes open. https://t.co/Azhqfcheds
— Caltrans District 11 (@SDCaltrans) August 4, 2025
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