Jashanpreet Singh: Ontario truck crash suspect crossed border in 2022; was released by Biden

Jashanpreet Singh, a 21-year-old Indian national, is facing serious charges after allegedly causing a fiery truck crash in Ontario.

Published on: Oct 23, 2025, 10:28:05 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Jashanpreet Singh, a 21-year-old Indian national, is facing serious charges after allegedly causing a fiery truck crash that killed three people in Southern California, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. Fox News later cited sources to report that Singh illegally entered the US in 2022 and was released by former President Joe Biden.

Jashanpreet Singh has been identified as the Ontario crash suspect (ICE)

Authorities identified the suspect as Singh, who was first encountered by Border Patrol agents in California’s El Centro Sector in March 2022, Fox revealed. The report added that he was let into the country under the Biden administration’s ‘alternatives to detention’ policy, pending an immigration hearing.

On Tuesday, Singh was arrested on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated after his semi-truck slammed into slow-moving traffic on the I-10 Freeway in San Bernardino County. Dashcam footage captured the deadly collision, which left at least three dead and several others injured.

Investigators said Singh never applied the brakes before impact, and toxicology tests later confirmed he was impaired. The Department of Homeland Security said Singh remains in the US without lawful status, and ICE has filed an immigration detainer following his arrest.

The incident has renewed scrutiny over federal immigration and trucking regulations. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy addressed the growing safety issue involving unqualified commercial drivers.

“I put states on notice this summer: enforce the Trump Administration’s English language requirements or the checks stop coming,” Duffy said. “California is the only state in the nation that refuses to ensure big rig drivers can read our road signs and communicate with law enforcement. This is a fundamental safety issue that impacts you and your family on America’s road.”

Duffy’s comments came days after the Trump administration announced it would withhold $40 million in federal highway safety funding from California for failing to comply with English proficiency standards for truck drivers.

This comes months after Harjinder Singh, an illegal immigrant from India who crossed the border in 2018, was accused of causing a fatal crash in Fort Pierce, Florida, that killed three people. Investigators said he had failed both English and road sign tests before obtaining his California commercial driver’s license.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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