Summary
Jashanpreet Singh, a 21-year-old truck driver from India, was arrested after a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in California that resulted in three deaths and several injuries. Singh, who entered the U.S. illegally in 2022, faces charges including driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter. The crash aligns with recent discussions regarding California's highway safety and truck driver language proficiency requirements.
Key Facts
- Jashanpreet Singh is 21 years old and from India.
- He was involved in a crash on Interstate 10 in California that killed three people and injured others.
- Singh is charged with driving under the influence of drugs and vehicular manslaughter.
- He entered the U.S. illegally in March 2022 and lives in Yuba City, California.
- The crash involved an eight-vehicle pileup caused by Singh’s semi-truck.
- California recently faced federal scrutiny over truck driver language proficiency.
- Singh is currently held without bail and scheduled to appear in court on October 23, 2025.
- The victims included a former high school basketball coach and his wife.
