"The CHP said that the shrapnel was from an explosive ordnance that was fired over Interstate 5 and "detonated overhead prematurely, striking and damaging a CHP patrol vehicle." The shrapnel fell on the vehicle in an area where CHP officers were gathered to close traffic along Interstate 5 in northern San Diego County, which cuts through Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton."
"State officials decided to order the closure of Interstate 5 during the live-fire exercise, conducted for a Marine Corps 250th anniversary celebration featuring Vice President JD Vance. No injuries were reported, the CHP said. State officers immediately contacted the Marines, which then 'canceled firing additional live ordnance over the freeway, and the area was swept for further evaluation.' 'This was an unusual and concerning situation,' CHP Border Division Chief Tony Coronado said in a statement."
Shrapnel from an explosive ordnance fired over Interstate 5 detonated overhead prematurely and struck a California Highway Patrol patrol vehicle, causing damage. The vehicle was in an area where CHP officers had gathered to close traffic along I-5 in northern San Diego County, which passes through Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. State officials ordered the freeway closed during the live-fire exercise tied to a Marine Corps 250th anniversary event featuring Vice President JD Vance. No injuries were reported. State officers notified the Marines, who canceled additional live ordnance firing and had the area swept for further evaluation. CHP leadership described the incident as unusual and concerning and emphasized officer and public safety.
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