Camp Pendleton, CA (September 17, 2025) – Emergency crews responded late Tuesday night to a serious traffic accident involving two vehicles on southbound Interstate 5 near the Santa Margarita River. The crash, reported around 10:59 p.m., prompted a swift response from paramedics and fire crews who worked to assist those suffering from injuries after the collision.
The California Highway Patrol confirmed that the incident involved a silver Hyundai Venue and a second vehicle identified as a Toyota Highlander. Both vehicles came to rest on the right-hand shoulder of the freeway. The #3 and #4 lanes were shut down as emergency services responded and Caltrans crews moved in to manage the scene and begin cleanup operations.
Traffic in the area was significantly impacted, with closures stretching from the Santa Margarita River to the Fallbrook Overhead. Officials have not confirmed how many individuals were injured, but responders administered care to those at the scene, with at least one ambulance dispatched to transport victims.
Investigators are still working to determine the exact cause of the collision. Authorities have not released the names of those involved, and it remains unclear whether weather, speed, or other factors contributed to the crash.
Our thoughts are with all individuals affected by this accident, and we wish those injured a swift and full recovery.
