On March 1, 2025, at about 1:15 p.m., Danville police officers responded to a traffic collision at the intersection of Sycamore Valley Road and Camino Ramon. When officers arrived, they discovered a minivan and a truck involved in a collision, with the truck overturned. A passenger in the truck was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the minivan sustained minor injuries. Detectives from the Danville Police Department launched an investigation into the collision.
Last month, detectives presented the case to the Contra Costa D.A.’s Office which filed felony vehicular manslaughter charges against the driver of the minivan. An arrest warrant was issued for the driver, who was arrested this afternoon by Danville police officers.
He is identified as 72-year-old Andrew Chao of Danville. He was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility for felony vehicular manslaughter. He is being held in lieu of $50,000 bail.