A horrific multi-vehicle crash on the westbound 10 Freeway in Ontario, California, has left three people dead and at least four others injured. Authorities identified 21-year-old Jashanpreet Singh of Yuba City as the driver suspected of being under the influence when his speeding truck caused a deadly chain-reaction collision on Tuesday afternoon.
According to the California Highway Patrol, Singh’s semi-truck slammed into vehicles slowed by traffic without braking, triggering an inferno involving multiple tractor-trailers and passenger cars. Witnesses described the terrifying moment when the big rig “never slowed down” and “plowed full force” into traffic, producing a massive fireball that engulfed nearby vehicles.
Dashcam footage of the crash spread rapidly on social media, amplifying public anger and grief. Singh was arrested at the scene and booked into the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga, where he awaits formal charges, including gross vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence of drugs.
Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin alleged that Singh entered the United States illegally and had been released by border authorities in March 2022, citing Department of Homeland Security sources. He also reported that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has placed a detainer on Singh, requesting custody if he is released by local authorities.
The devastating collision has reignited heated debates over road safety, immigration policy, and substance abuse among commercial drivers. “Three innocent lives are gone because a 21-year-old thought he could outrun reality while high behind the wheel,” one social media user wrote, echoing the sentiment of many calling for stricter regulation and accountability in the trucking industry.
The victims’ names have not yet been released as investigators continue to examine the cause and circumstances of the crash. Meanwhile, the online backlash continues to grow, with users demanding justice and accountability for what many describe as a preventable tragedy.