Accident closes section of I-5 SB near north Oceanside

Publish Date: 2023/08/14

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — Authorities responded to a crash Saturday morning that blocked part of southbound Interstate 5 near north Oceanside, according to Caltrans San Diego.

The wreck occurred on the southbound side of I-5 at Aliso Creek Rest Area, in the Camp Pendleton North area. It was first reported by Caltrans at 7:53 a.m.

While the cause of the accident was not immediately shared, the closure remained in place for about 40 minutes.

SB I-5 Aliso Creek rest area closed, due to a traffic collision

— Caltrans San Diego (@SDCaltrans) August 12, 2023

By 8:33 a.m., crews had removed the scene from the roadway and all lanes were reported reopened to traffic.

Update: SB I-5 Aliso Creek rest area open.

— Caltrans San Diego (@SDCaltrans) August 12, 2023

Local agencies have not indicated the number of vehicles involved or confirmed any any major injuries.

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