Placer County sheriff’s officials release name of man killed in Rocklin road rage incident
The Placer County Sheriff’s Office on Monday released the name of a 55-year-old man killed Saturday night in a suspected road rage incident in Rocklin.
Jeremy Styles died in the incident reported about 8:45 p.m. at the intersection of Whitney Ranch Parkway and Whitney Oaks Drive in a residential neighborhood just southwest of McCormick Park.
Anthony David Rakela Jr., 60, and his son Blake Anthony Rakela, 20, were arrested on suspicion of homicide and criminal conspiracy in connection with Styles’ death, according to the Rocklin Police Department.
On Monday, the arrested father and son of Rocklin remained in custody at the South Placer Jail in Roseville. They were both being held without bail.
Placer Superior Court records show that an arraignment hearing for the Rakelas had not yet been scheduled, and the Placer County District Attorney’s Office had not yet formally filed charges against the father and son.
The Police Department is investigating Styles’ death as a fatal road rage incident that escalated to a fight in the intersection. Officers arrived at the scene and found Styles on the ground and unresponsive, according to a police news release.
Police said officers began life-saving efforts until medics arrived; Styles was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators said they were searching for witnesses to the incident and what led up to it.
“Your cooperation is invaluable as we work to understand the circumstances leading to this fatal altercation,” police said in the news release.
Investigators asked anyone who might have witnessed Saturday’s incident or has any relevant information helpful to the homicide case to call the Rocklin Police Department at 916-625-5400.
This story was originally published March 17, 2025 at 12:54 PM.
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story included an incorrect time the incident was reported.
