Interstate 5
Coverage of Interstate 5 in the Nexus archive.
- Burning semitruck sparks brushfire near Castaic, triggering I-5 lane closures
A semitruck caught fire on Interstate 5 north of Castaic, sparking a brushfire and causing lane closures and rush hour delays.
- Burning semitruck sparks brushfire near Castaic, triggering I-5 lane closures
A semitruck caught fire on Interstate 5 north of Castaic, sparking a brushfire that caused lane closures and rush hour delays. The incident occurred on Monday and impacted traffic in the area.
- Possible California serial killer charged in 4 murders as probe continues
A 74-year-old San Diego man, Dwight Rhone, has been charged with four murders, including a cold case over 30 years old, after being arrested in December 2024 in connection with human remains found near Interstate 5 three years ago.
- California Tesla driver seen napping behind wheel on Interstate 5
A Tesla driver was seen napping behind the wheel on Interstate 5 in Southern California, as captured by cellphone footage and reported to KTLA. The incident occurred near Camp Pendleton in the southbound lanes.
- Suspect accused of hurling chainsaw at deputies during chaotic stolen car chase caught on video
A high-speed police chase in Washington state turned dangerous when a suspect allegedly threw a chainsaw and other objects at deputies. The pursuit, involving two suspects in a stolen car, ended with the suspects fleeing on foot and being apprehended by a K9 unit. The 31-year-old passenger was hospitalized for a dog bite and faces charges including first-degree assault.
- Dangerous laser strike on CHP aircraft leads to arrest in Orange County
A dangerous laser strike on a California Highway Patrol aircraft occurred on April 17 near Interstate 5 and State Route 91 in Orange County, leading to the arrest of one person. The incident happened around 9 p.m. involving CHP Fullerton Air Unit 51.
- ICE officers shoot man in California immigration stop
ICE officers shot and injured Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez during an immigration-related traffic stop on Interstate 5 in Patterson, California. The man is hospitalized and fighting for his life, according to his attorney.