San Ramon Thanksgiving Crash Suspect Charged With Murder After Alleged 150+ mph DUI
Prosecutors cite preliminary evidence of extreme speed plus intoxication to support a murder count.
Overview
- Badal Devendra Dholaria was charged with one count of second-degree murder and four felony DUI counts in Contra Costa County, police and prosecutors said.
- Authorities identified the victim as Alix Mari Sparks, 41, of Castro Valley, who was a passenger in the other vehicle.
- Police said preliminary findings indicate the Tesla was traveling over 150 mph before the crash and still above 120 mph at impact, figures subject to ongoing investigation.
- Dholaria remains in custody at the Martinez Detention Facility with bail set at $1.2 million, according to local reporting.
- Charging documents include special allegations of causing great bodily injury, and investigators returned to Crow Canyon Road for follow-up work after the two-vehicle collision involving a Tesla and a Ford Bronco.