Artillery round from Camp Pendleton prematurely detonated, hitting a CHP car, during VP Vance's visit. No injuries reported; investigation underway.

A Camp Pendleton Marine who died in an "aviation mishap" last week has been identified, military officials said.

Vice President JD Vance, joined by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, delivered an uplifting address to thousands of Marines and their families at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton on October 18, 2025, as part of the Corps' 250th anniversary celebrations.

According to California Highway Patrol, the explosive ordinance that was fired over the freeway detonated overhead prematurely, striking and damaging a patrol vehicle.

A 17-mile stretch of the 5 Freeway was shut down Saturday because of a military event involving live ammunition at Camp Pendleton.