One dead in crash with semi-truck on I-5 near Camp Pendleton

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — At least one person is dead after a car collided with a semi-truck on Interstate 5 near Camp Pendleton Thursday night, according to California Highway Patrol.

The collision was reported just before 9 p.m., near the Cockleburr Road overpass.

According to CHP logs, a sedan was traveling at high rates of speed along the southbound lanes when the driver lost control and struck the semi-truck, which was on the right hand side of the road. Smoke was reportedly visible following the crash, law enforcement added.

At least one person was reported deceased as a result of the crash. No additional information on any other injuries in the crash or the chain of events that led to the crash was immediately available.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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