Overview
- Jason Elola, 49, died at a hospital after a collision and ensuing fight around 7:40 p.m. Saturday near Wilbeam and Norbridge avenues in Castro Valley.
- Authorities identify the other driver as 37-year-old Martin W. Davis Jr., who called CHP, returned to the scene, and was arrested on suspicion of murder.
- Jail records show Davis remains in custody at Santa Rita Jail, reportedly without bail, with a court appearance scheduled for Thursday.
- Alameda County Sheriff’s Office detectives are leading the probe and are asking anyone with cellphone or dashcam footage to contact Detective Hammad or the sheriff’s tip line.
- Elola’s family held a vigil, launched a verified GoFundMe, and describes the Tracy small-business owner as a father of nine and grandfather of four; relatives say the conflict began when a dark-colored SUV struck their car.