Dorth was reportedly driving a silver Toyota Rav4 in the westbound lanes of the interstate when he lost control, for undetermined reasons, and slammed into the guardrail
Benicia, CA. – The man who died in a single-car crash that took place Monday morning in Benicia has been identified by the Solano County Coroner’s Office as Jacob Dortch, 23.
According to a report by the California Highway Patrol, the incident happened at about 7:45 a.m. on December 8, 2025, on the Interstate 780 near the on-ramp to Southampton Road.
Dorth was reportedly driving a silver Toyota Rav4 in the westbound lanes of the interstate when he lost control, for undetermined reasons, and slammed into the guardrail.
The CHP reported that Dorth, who was alone in the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Authorities said unsafe speed may have played a role in the accident, which remains under investigation.
Original Story
Benicia, CA. – One person died in a single-vehicle collision that happened Monday morning in Benicia, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The incident took place around 7:45 a.m. on the westbound Interstate 780 near the Southampton Road on-ramp.
A silver Toyota Rav4 hit a guardrail under unclear circumstances.
The driver, who was the only occupant, died at the scene. The victim was only identified as a man in his 20s.
Unsafe speed is being investigated as a possible contributing factor.
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