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Suspect Held in Castro Valley Road-Rage Death as Family Seeks Witnesses

Authorities say the driver contacted CHP, then returned to the scene, resulting in an arrest on suspicion of murder.

Overview

  • A fight followed a crash around 7:40 p.m. Saturday near Wilbeam and Norbridge avenues in Castro Valley, and Jason Elola later died at a hospital, according to the sheriff’s office.
  • Investigators identified the other driver as 37-year-old Martin Davis Jr., who called CHP, returned to the site, and was booked on suspicion of murder; jail records show he remains at Santa Rita Jail.
  • Family members identified Elola as 49 years old and a father of nine who was driving with his wife and two young daughters after celebrating a birthday in San Francisco.
  • Authorities have not determined whether the collision was intentional, and the coroner has not yet released an official cause of death.
  • About 200 people gathered for a vigil at Elola’s Street Eats 209 venue in Tracy, the family launched a GoFundMe, and relatives are urging witnesses with cellphone video to contact investigators, with a court appearance expected Thursday.