A Fairfield man was sentenced to nine years in state prison for driving his Tesla into a group of pedestrians in Chico last Halloween, injuring five people. - Kaijuan Julian, 21, pleaded guilty to five counts of assault with a vehicle.
- The incident occurred after a physical altercation; Julian drove into the group at high speed, then turned around and accelerated toward them a second time. - Victims suffered moderate to severe injuries, including broken bones and teeth.
- The judge rejected a probation recommendation, citing the severity of the offense. The sentence was reduced from the maximum of 11 years due to Julian's age and lack of criminal history.