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Fatal Crash Blocks Lanes On Northbound I-5

CAMP PENDLETON — At least one person died when a Chevrolet Suburban crashed into the back of tractor-trailer on Interstate 5 in the Camp Pendleton area Tuesday, authorities said.

The fatality in the No. 4 lane of northbound I-5, south of the Border Patrol checkpoint, was reported at 9:22 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.

All northbound lanes were closed while the investigation continued. As of about 10:15 a.m., the CHP was working to open the left lane and carpool lane. Lanes were re-opened around 11 a.m.