Ontario I‑10 Crash Kills Three; Driver Accused of DUI

A 21-year-old semi-truck driver, Jashanpreet Singh, is accused of plowing his Freightliner into stopped traffic on Interstate 10 in Ontario, California, on Oct. 21, 2025, triggering an eight-vehicle chain-reaction crash and fire that killed three people and injured at least four others. Dashcam footage and witness accounts show the big rig did not brake before impact, and spilled fuel caused a hazardous-materials incident that closed lanes for hours. Singh was arrested and booked on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and driving under the influence of drugs; authorities said medical staff determined he was under the influence. Federal officials said Singh is an Indian national who entered the U.S. in 2022 and that ICE lodged an immigration detainer after his arrest. The California Highway Patrol and other agencies are investigating the crash, Singh’s credentials and potential criminal and immigration outcomes while officials work to identify the victims.