Crime

Woman found dead in roadway in Fresno County. Deputies are investigating as homicide

Deputies are investigating a possible homicide in Fresno County where a woman was found on the roadway on Sunday, December 24, 2023.
Deputies are investigating a possible homicide in Fresno County where a woman was found on the roadway on Sunday, December 24, 2023. FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

A woman was found dead Sunday morning on a Fresno County roadway surrounded by orchards.

Fresno County sheriff’s deputies said the woman was found at 5:30 a.m. near Adams and Highland avenues, just east of Fowler after reports of an injured person.

Detectives are investigating the crime as a homicide because, they said, the injuries were consistent with a homicide. The woman is believed to be between 25 and 40 years old.

She has not yet been identified.

No suspects have been identified, deputies said.

Anyone with information is asked to call detective Jose Diaz at 559-600-8204 or Crime Stoppers at 559-498-7867, valleycrimestoppers.org and can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee
Anthony Galaviz writes about sports for The Fresno Bee. He covers the Las Vegas Raiders, high schools, boxing, MMA and junior colleges. He’s been with The Bee since 1997 and attended Fresno City College before graduating from Fresno State with a major in journalism and a minor in criminology. Support my work with a digital subscription
Get unlimited digital access
#ReadLocal

Try 1 month for $1

CLAIM OFFER