Lanes currently closed due to fatal collision on US 50 near Zephyr Cove

7:40 p.m. Update: Two vehicles were involved at US-50 and Douglas Mile Marker 3, east of Stateline on Tuesday evening. There is one confirmed deceased according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. They said impairment is suspected.

The highway is still shut down in both directions for the investigation. Avoid the area and expect the closure to last several hours.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - US Highway 50 near Zephyr Cove is closed in both directions this evening due to a fatal collusion at 6:25 p.m. The Nevada Highway Patrol is telling drivers to take an alternate route as of 7:05 p.m.

It is unknown when the lanes will be reopened.

At this time no other information is available. This is a developing story.