According to the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, a fight broke out between Jason and 37-year-old Martin Davis Jr., who later turned himself in after initially leaving the scene. Jason was found critically injured and later died in the hospital.
Davis was taken into custody and booked at Santa Rita Jail on suspicion of homicide, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Gabrielle Elola, Jason’s wife, described the terrifying moments.
“When my husband went to get around him at the stoplight, he kept hitting the back of our car. We were scared. My husband got out to protect us,” she said.
She never saw the fight, only her husband lying on the ground moments later.
“I couldn’t get out of the car fast enough and run over to him. He was on the floor. He couldn’t see me. He couldn’t talk to me.”
Jason’s life and legacy have left a profound mark on his family and community.
“He was the type of person you could count on if you needed him,” said his cousin, Joseph Munoz. “I can count on one hand the people like that in my life.”
”Never going to get him back”
Angel remembered his father as a man full of love, joy, and generosity.
He urged others to pause before acting in anger, noting the ripple effect of one moment:Continue reading…
