The pileup took place around 7:37 p.m. on northbound near Basilone Road.

San Clemente Car Crash
1 Person Seriously Injured in 3-Vehicle Accident on I-5 in San Clemente

, CA. – One person was seriously injured in a multi-vehicle collision that happened Sunday evening near Camp Pendleton Fire Station 9 in San Clemente, the California Highway Patrol said.

The pileup took place around 7:37 p.m. on northbound Interstate 5 near Basilone Road.

CHP said three vehicles were involved in the crash.

One person sustained serious injuries in the accident, as per the report.

The Nos. 3 and 4 lanes were temporarily blocked following the crash.

CHP is investigating the cause of the collision.