A tractor-trailer driven by an illegal immigrant from India, Jashanpreet Singh, caused a crash on a California freeway, killing three people and injuring four others. Singh, who entered the US in 2022 and was released under the current administration, was arrested on charges of vehicular manslaughter and DUI. The incident has sparked criticism of border policies and concerns about illegal drivers on US roads.
A 21-year-old truck driver, Jashanpreet Singh, is suspected of causing a fiery multi-vehicle crash on the 10 Freeway in Ontario that resulted in three deaths and four injuries, with charges of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and DUI causing injury filed against him.
A big rig crash on northbound Interstate 5 near the Grapevine caused a 30-mile backup, with the truck losing its load of 15-foot metal poles and blocking all lanes. The far two right lanes were closed for cleanup, causing traffic to come to a near standstill for several hours. All lanes have since reopened, but continued delays are expected as traffic clears out of the area, just one day before Thanksgiving, a traditionally busy travel day. Drivers are advised to avoid the area.
A big rig crash on the northbound 5 Freeway near Grapevine caused a major traffic backup, with the far two right lanes reopening after the collision. The semitruck was carrying 15-foot metal poles, which were spread across all lanes. Traffic was backed up over six miles, causing delays on the day before Thanksgiving, one of the busiest travel days of the year. AAA predicts that 55.4 million people will travel, with most of them driving.
