Oregon Man Charged in Deadly Hit and Run in Concord

Martinez, California – A 22-year-old man from Oregon has been charged by the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office with a two-count felony complaint centering on a deadly crash that occurred in Concord on April 7^th.

Jesus Ivan Dorantes Guzman faces charges of a felony hit-and-run that resulted in the death or serious injury of another. He is also charged with child abuse for putting a minor in a situation that caused her death. The child abuse charge comes with a special allegation of great bodily injury.

The circumstances of the incident occurred around 5:20 am on April 7^th. Dorantes Guzman was driving a vehicle with multiple passengers when he crashed on Northbound Interstate 680 at California State Route 242 in Concord. The vehicle overturned in a dirt area near the freeway. The crash injured five individuals – three of whom are minors – and killed a 9-year-old girl. Dorantes Guzman fled the scene on foot after the crash. Days later, he was found by police officers in the City of Williams – which is in Colusa County.

Dorantes Guzman is currently in the Martinez Detention Facility and will be arraigned on the charges in Contra Costa County Superior Court in Martinez on April 15^th at 1:30 pm. His bail has been set at $1,000,000.

Case No: 01-24-01483 | The People of the State of California v. Dorantes-Guzman, Jesus Ivan

CHP Makes Arrest in Fatal Crash that Kills 9-Year-Old

On Wednesday, the California Highway Patrol announced an arrest in a crash that claimed the life of a 9-year-old.

CHP says they have arrested Jesus Ivan Dorantes, 22, in connection with the fatal crash that occurred April 7th 2024 at 5:14am, CHP Contra Costa was advised of a solo vehicle crash on northbound I-680 at the SR-242 split, near Concord.

Dorantes was apprehended and is currently being held at Martinez Detention Facility. Dorantes faces multiple charges, including manslaughter (192 PC), felony hit and run (20001 VC), and child abuse (273 PC). His bail has been set at $200,000.

CHP Contra Costa remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring the safety, security, and service of all individuals on the road. This arrest underscores the CHP’s dedication to holding accountable those responsible for senseless tragedies on our roadways.

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