Victim ID’d in shooting that left a man dead after crash on Fresno County highway
A man was shot to death Friday afternoon in southern Fresno County, authorities said, in an incident that also included a two-car crash.
The shooting happened just before 2:45 p.m. at Highway 198 and State Route 269 near Huron.
Officers initially responded for what was reported as a collision near the California Aqueduct, according to CHP spokesman Rory Marks.
They found a man shot inside a vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The coroner identified him early Saturday night as Miguel Angel Cruz Martinez, 32, of Huron.
The other driver was detained, Marks said. A gun was recovered.
As the investigation continues, Marks said they haven’t ruled out road rage.
The 198 was closed between Highway 269 and Madera Avenue (east of 269), according to Caltrans, because of police activity. There was no immediate word on when it might reopen.
This story was originally published May 21, 2021 at 5:40 PM.
