Overview
- Jason Elola, 49, died after a fight that followed a minor collision near the I-580 off-ramp at Wilbeam and Norbridge avenues on Nov. 8.
- Martin W. Davis Jr., 37, was arrested on suspicion of murder after calling CHP and returning to the scene, then was released from Santa Rita Jail on Nov. 13 pending further investigation, officials said.
- The coroner has not yet determined Elola’s cause of death.
- Investigators are requesting dash-cam or cellphone footage and tips, directing the public to contact Detective Jawad Hammad at 510-459-8095 or the sheriff’s tip line at 510-667-3622.
- Elola’s family says he was protecting his wife and young children after the crash, which followed an 18th birthday outing, and a verified GoFundMe is raising funds for funeral and living expenses.