Military Convoy Crashes on I-15

A traffic delay on the I-15 north approaching Southwest Riverside was caused by a military convoy crash, the CHP is reporting.

The rollover crash occurred at approximately 1:15 p.m. just south of Temecula Parkway on the 15 north, the CHP reported.

The crash happened as a convoy of four Marine vehicles from Camp Pendleton headed north at about 45 mph in the freeway’s slow lane, according to a report from CHP Officer Nathan Lane. 

The second convoy vehicle, a three-axle cargo truck driven by serviceman Jose Gamboa, was towing a bobtail truck. The bobtail swerved and the tow vehicle eventually overturned, Officer Baer reported.

After the collision, the convoy stopped in the northbound I-15 three and four lanes, which blocked traffic.

A passenger in the overturned truck, serviceman Andrew Hernandez, sustained minor injuries and was transported to Inland Valley Medical Center, Officer Baer reported.

No other injuries were reported.       

The lane closures were in the process of being reopened at about 3:49 p.m., according to the CHP website.