Child, adult killed in Highway 62 crash identified

Update 1:30 p.m.:

Authorities identified the man and child killed as Mason Lucas, 4, and Gregory Dean Martinez-Lucas II, 28, both of Cathedral City

Updated at 10:30 p.m.:

News Channel 3 has learned that two people were killed and three others injured after a single-vehicle crash Sunday night on Highway 62.

Cal Fire said the crash was reported after 7:30 p.m. on the highway near the westbound I-10 interchange.

CHP confirmed the vehicle veered off the road and crashed into trees.

Investigators said the driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed - along with a 4-year-old boy.

CHP said a woman and two children were taken to the hospital with moderate injuries.

The sig alert remained in effect Sunday night with no word on when the roadway would reopen.

Stay with News Channel 3 for the very latest.

Updated at 9:30 p.m.:

Cal Fire confirmed two people were killed and three others injured with moderate injuries after a crash.

CHP confirms the incident was a solo-vehicle crash.

Stay with News Channel 3 for updates.

Original Post:

News Channel 3 was following breaking news Sunday evening.

Emergency crews were responding to a crash on SR62 south, near I-10.

There were reports of backed up traffic in the area.

News Channel 3 has reached out to CHP for details on the incident.

Stay with News Channel 3 for updates on this breaking news.