Crime & Safety

State Route 74 Temporarily Blocked Due To Jackknifed Big Rig

Commuters on State Route 74 have been delayed Wednesday due to a jackknifed big rig.

The incident was reported just south of Idyllwild, and the rig has been blocking lanes in both directions, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The wreck was reported around 11:15 a.m. at the turnoff to Mountain Center.

According to the CHP, the tractor-trailer was stretched across the two-lane road, which was expected to remain shut down through the early afternoon.

No injuries were reported.


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