Three Motorcyclists Killed in I-5 Chain-Reaction Crash Near Camp Pendleton

A disabled vehicle triggered a fiery multi-vehicle collision early Thursday, causing significant traffic disruptions.

Crash occurred around 3 a.m. on southbound I-5 near Las Pulgas Road.
A military Jeep struck a stopped vehicle, igniting a fire and causing a chain reaction.
Four motorcyclists collided with the wreckage; three died at the scene.
Five individuals were injured, two with life-threatening conditions.
Traffic was stalled for hours, with backups extending into Orange County.