Metal shrapnel from Marine Corps live-fire training struck a California Highway Patrol vehicle on Saturday. (California Highway Patrol)
No injuries were reported. CHP officers alerted the Marine Corps, who then "canceled firing additional live ordnance over the freeway," per the agency.
In a statement, CHP Border Division Chief Tony Coronado called the incident an "unusual and concerning situation."
"It is highly uncommon for any live-fire or explosive training activity to occur over an active freeway," said Coronado.
"As a Marine myself, I have tremendous respect for our military partners, but my foremost responsibility is ensuring the safety of the people of California and the officers who protect them."
Vice President JD Vance boards Air Force Two at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on October 19, 2025, in San Diego, California. (Oliver Contreras-Pool/Getty Images)
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Fox News Digital's Lee Ross contributed to this report.
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