A California-based Marine was killed and 18 others injured in a vehicle rollover accident at Camp Pendleton Thursday afternoon, according to a Marine Corps news release.
The main gate of Camp Pendleton. This is the main road for traffic into the base. This gate has been open and manned by Marines 24 hours a day since 1942.
Photo Credit: SSGT RICHARD P. TUDOR, USMC
The Marine killed in the accident was assigned to 1st Marine Division, based out of Pendleton. The Marine’s identity is behind held for 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
It’s not immediately clear whether the 18 injured in the mishap belong to the same unit or what the Marines were doing at the time. Marine officials declined to provide any additional details on the accident, including the type of vehicle that was involved.
“The command’s priorities are to take care of the Marines, sailors and families of the unit,” said 1st Lt. Colleen McFadden, public affairs officer with 1st Marine Division said in the release. “We want to ensure the Marines and their family members are being provided for during this difficult time.”
The accident is currently under investigation.
