Marine Killed in Early Morning Crash on Camp Pendleton

A 27-year-old Marine was killed Friday in an early morning crash on Camp Pendleton, the California Highway Patrol confirmed.A passing motorist noticed a grey Mazda 3 down an embankment on Christianitos Road, east of El Camino Real on the far North end of the base, shortly after midnight and found the Marine unresponsive in the car. Raging Fire Rips Through RV, Home in Oak Park CHP officers believe the Marine was driving eastbound on Christianitos Road when he went down the embankment and crashed into a utility pole and a tree.The Marine was pronounced dead at the scene by responding emergency personnel. Man Allegedly Kills Girlfriend and Aunt, Then Himself CHP Officer Mark Latulippe said that it wasn’t immediately clear what time the crash occurred or if drugs or alcohol were involved.The Marine lived on base, according to the CHP. Things to Do This Weekend: Feb. 1-4 The United State Marine Corps has not confirmed the identity of the Marine.Photo Credit: Cpl Brittany A. James
Source: NBC San Diego