21-Year-Old Punjabi Truck Driver Arrested in Fatal California Multi-Vehicle Crash
Babushahi Network
Ontario City, California, October 23, 2025, 09:47 AM IST – A 21-year-old Punjabi truck driver, identified as Jashanpreet Singh, has been arrested following a tragic multi-vehicle collision on the westbound 10 Freeway near the 15 Freeway interchange, which claimed the lives of three individuals. The incident, reported by the California Highway Patrol (CHP), occurred as traffic slowed, leading to the suspect allegedly ramming his truck into several vehicles.
According to CHP Officer Joe Garcia, the crash took place early Thursday morning, causing significant disruption on the busy freeway. Officer Rodrigo Jimenez of the CHP revealed that Jashanpreet was taken to a local hospital for medical evaluation, where authorities determined he was driving under the influence of drugs. He has since been detained, with charges pending further investigation.
Authorities allege that Jashanpreet Singh entered the United States illegally in 2022 and has been residing in Yuba City, California. The CHP is conducting a thorough probe into the incident, including toxicology reports, to ascertain the exact circumstances and potential contributing factors. The identities of the deceased have not been released pending notification of their families.
The collision has prompted heightened scrutiny of road safety protocols, particularly involving commercial vehicles, and the CHP has urged the public to provide any witness accounts to aid the ongoing investigation.