Jashanpreet Singh, an Indian truck driver who entered the US illegally and was allowed to remain, has been arrested after a multi-vehicle crash that killed three people; probe ongoing.
An Indian truck driver, Jashanpreet Singh, was arrested after a deadly multi-vehicle collision that left three people dead and several others injured, authorities said. The case drew fresh scrutiny when investigators revealed Singh had previously entered the United States illegally and remained in the country despite immigration irregularities. Local law-enforcement sources say the crash occurred on a busy highway and involved a commercial truck that ploughed into stationary vehicles, prompting emergency responders to declare multiple fatalities at the scene.
Police have charged Singh with offences tied to the crash; prosecutors are examining whether speed, driver fatigue, vehicle condition or other negligent behaviour contributed to the tragedy. Traffic investigators are reconstructing the sequence of events using CCTV, telematics from the truck and witness statements to establish culpability and potential criminal liability.
The news has prompted questions about driver vetting, trucking company compliance and how immigration oversights allowed the accused to work in the transport sector. Labour and safety advocates say the incident underscores gaps in background checks for commercial drivers and call for stricter verification of licences, driving records and immigration status before allowing foreign nationals to operate heavy vehicles.
