i-5 South Accident Today: A serious rollover crash involving multiple vehicles shut down all southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Camp Pendleton early Wednesday morning, causing major traffic disruptions and prompting a large emergency response.
According to authorities, the collision was reported just before 1:45 a.m. on southbound I-5 near the Aliso Creek Rest Area. Emergency crews arrived to find a chaotic scene involving three vehicles, including a semi-truck that had overturned and blocked at least three traffic lanes.
Firefighters and rescue personnel worked urgently to free one person who became trapped inside the wreckage following the crash. After being extricated from the vehicle, the victim was airlifted to Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo with serious injuries. Officials said another individual suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
The crash created significant delays for motorists traveling through the Camp Pendleton area during the early morning hours. As of approximately 3:45 a.m., only one southbound lane had reopened to traffic while crews continued clearing debris and investigating the scene. Authorities warned drivers that the remaining lanes could stay closed for several more hours.
Investigators have not yet determined what caused the rollover crash, and it remains unclear whether speed, road conditions, or other contributing factors played a role in the incident.
Motorists were urged to avoid the area, expect delays, and use alternate routes while emergency responders and highway crews worked to restore normal traffic flow along Interstate 5 southbound.