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world2 months ago

US Marines' I-5 artillery incident prompts California safety concerns

California lawmakers are demanding answers after a Marine live fire demonstration over Camp Pendleton accidentally caused shrapnel to rain down on Interstate 5, striking CHP vehicles. The incident, part of a celebration for the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary, raised safety and coordination concerns, with officials questioning the decision to fire over a busy highway and calling for investigations. The event also sparked political tensions between California leaders and the federal government.

via CalMatters|
#california-lawmakers#interstate-5#live-fire-exercise
world2 months ago

Controversy Mounts Over Military Artillery Exercises on California Freeways

The U.S. Marine Corps plans to fire 155mm artillery shells over California's Interstate 5 during a demonstration at Camp Pendleton to celebrate the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary, prompting criticism from Governor Gavin Newsom over safety concerns and lack of coordination, despite official assurances of safety and routine training practices.

via The New York Times|
#artillery#california#camp-pendleton
businesstechnology1 year ago

Mercedes-Benz and Starbucks Launch EV Fast Chargers in US

Mercedes-Benz is partnering with Starbucks to install 400kW EV chargers at 100 locations along Interstate 5, as part of its $1 billion global plan to build 2,000 new charging hubs. The project, co-funded by MN8 Energy, aims to provide convenient charging options for EV owners who can relax at Starbucks while their vehicles charge. This initiative highlights the growing trend of automakers collaborating with retail spaces to address the challenges of EV infrastructure.

via The Verge|
#businesstechnology#ev-chargers#interstate-5
traffic-accident1 year ago

Wrong-Way Crashes Claim Lives of New Father, Teen, and High School Sophomore

A 67-year-old woman and a 16-year-old new father were identified as the victims of a fatal wrong-way collision on Interstate 5 in Chula Vista. Eileen Crawford, driving a Honda Civic, entered the southbound lanes and collided with a Dodge Challenger driven by Ryder Shoup, who attended Mar Vista High School. The cause of the crash is undetermined, and a toxicology report is pending. Both drivers died at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing. The South Bay area has seen several wrong-way crashes in recent years, prompting safety measures such as LED signs and reflective pavement.

via NBC San Diego|
#california-highway-patrol#chula-vista#fatal-collision
traffic-accident1 year ago

Wrong-Way Crash on I-5 Claims Lives of Two Teens

A 16-year-old boy, identified as Ryder Shoup, was killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 5 in Chula Vista, California. The collision occurred when a 67-year-old woman drove a Honda Civic in the wrong direction at high speeds and crashed into the teenager's Dodge Challenger, causing it to catch fire. Both drivers died from their injuries. Ryder Shoup was a 10th grade student at Mar Vista High School, and a GoFundMe has been set up for his family.

via FOX 5 San Diego|
#chula-vista#gofundme#interstate-5
transportation1 year ago

Southbound I-5 Emergency Bridge Joint Repair Forces Closure

All southbound lanes of Interstate 5 in Portland, Oregon were closed for emergency bridge joint repair after a failure was discovered. Traffic is being diverted onto southbound Interstate 405, and the closure may last until midnight. The Oregon Department of Transportation stated that the issue is due to regular wear and tear, with no expected structural damage, and crews are working to repair the joint to ensure safety for drivers.

via KOIN.com|
#bridge-repair#emergency-closure#interstate-5
crime1 year ago

"Connected Killings: Two Teens Found Dead Along I-5 in North Seattle"

Two 16-year-old boys were found dead along Interstate 5 in Washington, with both deaths being connected killings, according to Washington State Patrol. The victims, Jahaz S. Phillips and Myion Coleman, were discovered within a half mile of each other, hidden behind a concrete wall and dense forest. Both teenagers died from gunshot wounds, and the circumstances leading to their homicides are still under investigation. Police have confirmed the cases are connected but have not provided further details.

via Fox News|
#crime#gunshot-wounds#interstate-5
crime-and-law-enforcement1 year ago

"WSP Trooper Fatally Struck on I-5 near Marysville; Suspect Arrested"

A Washington State Patrol trooper, identified as 27-year-old Christopher Gadd, was struck and killed by a motorist on southbound Interstate 5 near 136th Street North in Marysville. The suspect, a 32-year-old man from Lynnwood, was arrested and booked for vehicular homicide. The trooper is survived by his wife and two-year-old daughter. The incident led to the closure of southbound lanes on I-5, which later reopened. Governor Jay Inslee and others expressed condolences for the tragic loss, marking the 33rd line of duty death for the Washington State Patrol.

via KIRO Seattle|
#crime-and-law-enforcement#interstate-5#marysville