Toxicology Report Clears Truck Driver of DUI in Deadly Southern California Crash, But Manslaughter Charges Remain

0
2K


ONTARIO, Calif.— The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office announced that the semi-truck driver accused in a crash that killed three people on the 10 Freeway will not face DUI charges after toxicology results showed no drugs in his system.

Jashanpreet Singh, 21, of Yuba City, was initially charged with driving under the influence and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated after his tractor-trailer slammed into a line of vehicles on October 21 in Ontario, California.

However, prosecutors confirmed on Friday that “toxicology reports confirmed none of the substances tested were present in the defendant's blood at the time the test was rendered.”

The District Attorney’s Office has since filed an amended complaint charging Singh with three counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and one count of reckless driving causing injury.

The California Highway Patrol’s investigation found that Singh failed to stop before colliding with traffic on I-10, sparking a fiery chain-reaction crash that killed three adults and injured two others.

While earlier reports alleged Singh was under the influence, the latest findings clear him of impairment. Authorities have not said whether distraction or fatigue played a role in the crash.

Federal officials also allege Singh is an undocumented immigrant from India who entered the U.S. in 2022, but California officials dispute that claim, saying he was issued a valid Employment Authorization Document and REAL ID that confirm his legal work status.

According to CBS News Los Angeles, Singh remains jailed without bail as the investigation continues. His next court date is scheduled for Tuesday.

📸 Image(s) used under fair use for news reporting.

Update for:



Search
Sponsored
Categories
Read More
Trucking News
Tractor-Trailer Rollover Closes I-476 Southbound in Penn Forest Township
Emergency crews responded to a tractor-trailer rollover on Interstate 476 southbound in Penn...
By Truck Drivers Life 2025-06-07 20:57:41 0 3K
Trucking News
Masked suspect entered parked big rig, beat trucker with crowbar during robbery, Florida cops say
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office (SJSO) is asking for public help in finding...
By MEGA MISTAKES 2024-03-25 15:26:03 0 11K
Trucking News
Robbery attempt at Arizona truck stop leaves one dead, one injured
Arizona police say that a suspect was killed and another person was seriously injured after an...
By MEGA MISTAKES 2022-02-08 16:03:53 0 11K
Trucking News
Multi-state I-70 police blitz taking place this weekend
Law enforcement agencies are increasing patrols on I-70 this weekend to crack down on speeding...
By MEGA MISTAKES 2022-10-13 13:31:12 0 11K
Trucking News
Chicago trucking company warns of $1000s in fees if you frequent the tollway
A Chicago trucking company has racked up thousands of dollars worth of fees after using the...
By MEGA MISTAKES 2022-06-06 22:02:20 0 16K
Truck Drivers Life | Social Network for Truck Drivers https://www.truckdrivers.life