Claims life of 41-year-old Castro Valley woman
Suspect held on $300,000 bail
By Ashley Moore, San Ramon Police Department
On November 29, 2025, at approximately 3:23 p.m., San Ramon Police officers responded to a two-vehicle collision on Crow Canyon Road involving a Ford Bronco and a Tesla Model 3.
A 41-year-old Castro Valley woman in the Ford Bronco sustained fatal injuries in the collision. The driver was taken to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek, treated, and released.
Preliminary investigation indicates the collision was caused by the driver of the Tesla Model 3, Badal Devendra Dholaria, a 27-year-old Pleasanton resident, (born 9/1/1998) who is suspected of driving under the influence. Dholaria was taken into custody at the scene and booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on charges of vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence.
We are not releasing the victim’s name out of respect for the family’s privacy. Our heartfelt condolences go out to those affected by this tragic incident.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has additional information is urged to contact the San Ramon Police Department at 925-973-2779.
According to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, the five-foot, three-inch tall, 120-pound Dholaria is now being held in the West County Detention Facility on $300,000 bail.
According to localcrimenews.com, he was also arrested by Concord Police on Nov 16, 2025, for resisting, obstructing or delaying and evading a peace officer.
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
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