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Deadly accident reported on State Route 62

A deadly accident happened Tuesday morning on Highway 62. It was reported just before 8 a.m.

It happened on State Route 62 near Dumosa Avenue, In Yucca Valley, according to a Tweet sent out by Desert Hot Springs Police Chief Dale Mondary.

Fatal accident on SR 62 near Dumosa, Yucca Valley. West bound down to one lane and traffic delays. Find an alternate route down the hill

— Dale Mondary (@DHSChiefMondary) August 1, 2017

The identity of the victim has not been released at this time.

Westbound traffic is down to one lane, which is causing delays. Drivers are urged to use alternate routes while authorities clear the wreck from the highway. KESQ News Channel 3 and CBS Local 2 will deliver updates as authorities investigate the deadly crash.

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