Aaron Fish Killed in Military Convoy Crash on Interstate 5 in Camp Pendleton
Aaron Fish ID’d as Navy Service Member Killed in Camp Pendleton Crash on Interstate 5 near an Onofre Inspection Facility
Camp Pendleton, California (March 3, 2021) – The Navy service member who died following a traffic accident involving military trucks Tuesday morning in Camp Pendleton has been identified as Aaron Michael Fish, 26.
The deadly crash happened at around 6:50 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, on Interstate 5, just north of San Onofre Inspection Facility.
According to the California Highway Patrol, five military trucks were traveling in a convoy southbound on Interstate 5 when one of the vehicles stopped abruptly in front of them, triggering a chain reaction collision.
The impact of the collision pushed one of the truck trailers forward into the cab, killing the driver.
Deadly Car Accident on Interstate 5 in Camp Pendleton
Fish died at the scene while his passenger was taken to a nearby hospital in unknown condition.
Four other service members were transported to Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital and Mission Hospital in Orange County with minor injuries.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
The CHP is investigating the accident.
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- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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