A severe multi-vehicle collision involving a semi-truck on the I-10 Freeway in California has led to the deaths of three people. The driver of the semi-truck, identified as Jashanpreet Singh, aged 21, has been arrested in connection with the incident. Police reports indicate that the truck crashed into traffic that had slowed considerably, with no indication of braking, resulting in a significant fire. The crash caused three fatalities and numerous injuries, including those sustained by Singh. Subsequent toxicology examinations confirmed that Singh was under the influence of drugs when the accident occurred. He is now facing charges of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. The White House has commented on the incident, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt raising concerns about the issuance of commercial vehicle licenses to undocumented immigrants. Leavitt stated that California provided a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to Singh, initiating a Department of Transportation review of the state’s licensing protocols. The focus is on ensuring that commercial drivers meet stringent safety and legal requirements. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash and the driver’s licensing is ongoing.
