A tragic multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in Ontario, California, resulted in three deaths and multiple injuries after a semi-truck driven by 21-year-old Jashanpreet Singh slammed into stopped traffic. Authorities allege Singh was under the influence of drugs at the time of the crash. He has been charged with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and driving under the influence causing injury.
Singh, who is in the U.S. illegally after entering through the southern border in 2022, was driving a Freightliner semi-truck and reportedly failed to stop as traffic slowed, causing a chain-reaction collision involving eight vehicles, including four commercial trucks. Dashcam and eyewitness footage show Singh traveling at high speed into stopped traffic, creating a chaotic and deadly scene.
Three people were killed: a 54-year-old man driving a Toyota Tacoma and two occupants of a Kia Sorento. Several others sustained serious injuries. Singh was arrested at the scene on suspicion of DUI and is being held without bail pending arraignment.
The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office condemned the incident as a “heinous tragedy” caused by gross negligence and impairment. An immigration detainer has been placed on Singh by ICE, as he is in the country illegally. Singh holds a valid California commercial driver’s license, which expires in October 2026.
The crash has reignited debate over immigration enforcement and commercial driver regulations. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticized California for failing to enforce English language requirements and allowing illegal immigrants to operate commercial trucks, leading to the withholding of $40 million in federal funds from the state.
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office responded that Singh’s employment authorization and commercial license were issued in accordance with federal law, dismissing accusations of political manipulation.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety, commercial driver screening, and immigration policies as federal and state officials continue to review and adjust regulations to prevent similar tragedies.
