Fresno County Man Who Died in Solo Vehicle Crash Identified

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By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 5 months ago on

February 25, 2025

A 40-year-old Reedley man died after his SUV veered off Academy Avenue in Fresno County and struck a tree on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, CHP said. (GV Wire File)

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Update on Feb. 27 at 9:13 a.m.

The Fresno County Sheriff – Coroner’s Office has identified Jesus Cuevas, 40, of Reedley, as the man who died in the solo vehicle crash.

Original Story

A 40-year-old Reedley man was killed early Tuesday after his SUV veered off the road and struck a tree in Fresno County, the California Highway Patrol said in a statement.

The crash occurred around 3:15 a.m. on Academy Avenue, south of Bullard Avenue, according to authorities.

Investigators said the man was driving an Audi SUV southbound when it left the roadway and hit a large tree.

The driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene, CHP said.

Authorities said DUI may have been a factor in the crash, pending toxicology results. The investigation is ongoing.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

Multimedia Journalist

Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.