I-5 to remain open during Marine exercise [PREV. COVERAGE]
There is a war of words going on over the closure of the 5 Freeway near Camp Pendleton this weekend. [PREV. COVERAGE]
The Brief
An artillery round prematurely detonated over I-5 Freeway during a Marines celebration event, damaging a California Highway Patrol car with flying shrapnel.
The incident occurred while CHP officers were coordinating traffic near Camp Pendleton during a live-fire training demonstration.
No injuries were reported, but CHP recommended a review of communication and coordination with government agencies.
California Highway Patrol says one of its cars got hit by flying shrapnel during a Marines celebration event attended by Vice President JD Vance.
What we know:
CHP said in its report that an artiller