Fatal crash on SR-46 east of Shandon affects traffic, detours are in place

UPDATE (3:50 p.m.) – The California Highway Patrol reports that the westbound lanes of SR-46 were open as of 2:02 p.m

Officials said SR-46 eastbound was still closed shortly after 2 p.m. According to authorities, traffic was diverted onto Kecks Road at this time.

CHP has not yet released details of the crash.

(1:36 p.m.) – A fatal crash on SR-46 at Bitterwater Valley Road east of Shandon has shut down all lanes in the area, according to the CHP.

Officials say an approximately 10-mile stretch of SR-46 from Kecks Road to SR-33 is closed to traffic.

Eastbound SR-46 drivers are reportedly being detoured at Kecks Road. CHP reports that westbound traffic on SR-46 is also being detoured onto SR-33.

Authorities are urging drivers to exercise caution in the area.

This story will be updated as new information becomes available.