'Illegal alien': Truck rams into SUV, other vehicles in Ontario, 3 dead, truck driver arrested- Is he Indian
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A deadly crash on California’s 10 Freeway killed three when trucker Jashanpreet Singh, reportedly under the influence, slammed into traffic. Singh, from Yuba City, is in custody amid claims he’s an Indian illegal immigrant, reigniting debates over licensing and immigration.
A fatal crash involving a semitruck and an SUV took place on the 10 Freeway in California's Ontario on Tuesday afternoon (Oct 22).The semi-truck slammed into the back of an SUV and then plowed into multiple other vehicles in the same lane, leading to death of three people. Dashcam footage appears to show that the driver did not apply breaks on the freeway. At least four were also injured in the accident. Authorities have now arrested the driver of the truck. He has been identified as 21-year old Punjabi truck driver named Jashanpreet Singh.
The recent incident involving a Sikh truck driver in the U.S. follows ongoing legal proceedings against Indian-origin driver Harjinder Singh, accused of making an illegal U-turn on the Florida Turnpike that resulted in three deaths. Harjinder's case had sparked a large debate over alleged corruption in California’s commercial driver license system, with US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy citing it as a reason for withholding $40 million in federal funds. Over 1.6 million people had signed a petition calling for the release of Harjinder Singh. Supporters argue it was a tragic accident, not a crime, while critics say the petition undermines the US justice system. A counter-petition urges strict punishment, warning against leniency.
Is Jashanpreet Singh an Indian citizen?
Officials have so far confirmed that Jashanpreet Singh is from Yuba City, Northern California, but have not disclosed his citizenship or immigration status. The case has reignited debate over California’s truck driver licensing system again.
According to CHP officer Rodrigo Jimenez, the 21-year-old driver was hospitalised after the crash, where medical staff and officers determined he was under the influence of drugs. Singh reportedly failed to brake before colliding with slow-moving traffic, killing three people, KTLA reported.
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While authorities have not verified his nationality, Fox News reporter Bill Melugin claimed—citing ICE sources—that Singh is an “Indian illegal alien” who was caught and released at the California border in March 2022 under the Biden administration. Melugin added that ICE has placed a detainer on Singh with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, where he remains in custody on suspicion of DUI and gross vehicular manslaughter. Officials have yet to confirm these claims or formally file charges, and the victims’ identities have not been released.
