21 year old semi truck driver identified, arrested for deadly DUI in deadly crash

Undocumented driver of deadly semi-truck crash ignites debate on safety, regulation and immigration policy.

A 21-year-old semi-truck driver, Jashanpreet Singh, of Yuba City, California, has been arrested in connection with a fatal eight-vehicle crash on the westbound I-10 Freeway in Ontario, California. Authorities say his tractor-trailer plowed into slow-moving traffic, killing three people and injuring four others. Investigators allege Singh was driving under the influence of drugs and failed to brake before the collision.

Singh’s reported immigration status has added a significant dimension to the case. Officials with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) say he entered the U.S. from the Mexico border in 2022 without lawful status.  In the current political climate, where debates over immigration, licensing of commercial drivers, and public safety converge, this case underscores concerns about how undocumented or inadequately vetted drivers might be operating heavy vehicles on U.S. highways.

Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the tragic I-10 crash in Ontario. No words can ease the pain of such sudden loss, but may their memories bring comfort and strength in the days ahead. We stand with the victims, their families, and everyone affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.