The Brief A motorist died Sunday morning after being shot multiple times along SH 99 near Rayford Road in Montgomery County. Investigators say a driver in a red vehicle collided with the victim, pulled over, opened fire on them, and fled the scene. Authorities are searching for the shooter and appealing for dashcam video or witness tips, as identities have not yet been released.



A driver is dead following a road-rage shooting along State Highway 99 in Montgomery County on Sunday morning, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.

Driver killed in highway road-rage shooting

What we know:

Deputies responded to the main lanes of SH 99 near Rayford Road after a vehicle crash led to gunfire.

Preliminary investigation indicates a red vehicle collided with another vehicle on the highway. After both drivers pulled over, the driver of the red vehicle fired multiple rounds at the second driver before fleeing the scene, Sheriff Wesley Doolittle said in a statement.

The victim was struck by gunfire and later died from their injuries.

What we don't know:

Authorities have not yet released the identity of the victim or a detailed description of the suspect.

Investigators are urging anyone who witnessed the crash or shooting, was traveling along SH 99 near Rayford Road around the time of the incident, or has relevant dashcam video to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office dispatch at 936-538-5900 or leave an anonymous tip with Montgomery County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-392-7867.
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