F-35 military jet crashes in Miramar near San Diego

SAN DIEGO -- A military jet crashed near Miramar Marine Corps Air Base in San Diego Friday, prompting a response from emergency crews at Miramar Air Base.

The Marine Corps confirmed that a Marine Corps F-35B fighter jet crashed and the pilot was ejected. The pilot was en route a medical facility.

The pilot's condition remains unknown. According to a statement from the Marine Corps.

Video from the scene showed smoke rising from the area.

This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.