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'Never Going to Get Him Back': Father of 9 Killed After Fight Stemming From Castro Valley Road Rage Crash

Martin Davis Jr. faces murder charges after a road rage crash led to a fatal fight, killing Jason Elola, a father of nine, authorities said.

  • At 10 p.m., Jason Elola, a father of nine, died after a road rage incident in Castro Valley, and Martin Davis Jr. was booked on suspicion of homicide, sheriff's office said.
  • During a family outing to mark a son's 18th birthday, Elola's vehicle stopped for ice cream and a full-size SUV cut them off near the Interstate 580 off-ramp at Wilbeam and Norbridge avenues, striking their car and prompting Elola to confront the other driver.
  • Investigators say witnesses may have recorded the encounter on cellphone video and are seeking that footage, while California Highway Patrol officers found Elola injured at the scene.
  • Gabrielle Elola's family held a vigil on Monday and launched a GoFundMe with a $50,000 t goal, raising just over $20,000 as of Tuesday night.
  • Authorities say Martin Davis Jr. will appear in court on Thursday, booked on suspicion of homicide, and investigators are seeking public tips and video footage.
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Fox 11 LA broke the news in on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
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