{"id":6792,"date":"2026-06-11T23:04:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T23:04:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/11\/immigrant-truck-driver-to-stand-trial-in-california-freeway-crash-that-killed-2\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T23:04:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T23:04:16","slug":"immigrant-truck-driver-to-stand-trial-in-california-freeway-crash-that-killed-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/11\/immigrant-truck-driver-to-stand-trial-in-california-freeway-crash-that-killed-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Immigrant truck driver to stand trial in California freeway crash that killed 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Manvir Singh, the truck driver accused of causing a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 99 near Lodi that killed two people in May, will stand trial in the fatal wreck, a San Joaquin Superior Court judge ruled Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/11\/why-californias-most-important-political-party-is-the-one-that-isnt-opinion-2\/\">Why California\u2019s most important political party is the one that isn\u2019t | Opinion<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Singh, 24, has been held in San Joaquin County custody on vehicular manslaughter charges since the May 19 collision on northbound Highway 99 near Harney Lane. Authorities allege Singh triggered the four-vehicle crash and then attempted to flee the scene before his arrest.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Singh was held to answer the charges after a Thursday preliminary hearing in San Joaquin Superior Court, San Joaquin County District Attorney\u2019s Office said in a news release.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Singh, who was previously being held on $400,000 bail, had his bail revoked following the hearing. San Joaquin County Superior Court Judge Seth R. Hoyt Jr. ordered the truck driver held without bail.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/11\/surprising-tempo-struggling-mystics-heading-in-opposite-directions\/\">Surprising Tempo, struggling Mystics heading in opposite directions<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Singh faces multiple charges related to the collision, including two counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, reckless driving causing specified injury and hit-and-run causing permanent injury or death. The charges also include enhancements alleging the infliction of great bodily injury and fleeing the scene of a crime.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis case involves allegations of reckless conduct that resulted in the loss of life and serious injuries to others on one of our county\u2019s busiest roadways,\u201d San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas said in a statement following Thursday\u2019s hearing. \u201cWe are grateful for the court\u2019s careful consideration of the evidence presented at the preliminary hearing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Singh is scheduled to return June 23 to San Joaquin Superior Court.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Singh also faces federal Department of Homeland Security allegations that he was in the United States illegally at the time of the crash and is an undocumented immigrant from India.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/11\/what-happens-to-sacramento-city-council-if-vang-guerra-win-other-elected-seats-2\/\">What happens to Sacramento City Council if Vang, Guerra win other elected seats?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--]--><!-- --><\/p>\n<p>This story was originally published <span>June 11, 2026 at 3:44 PM<span>.<\/span><\/span><!-- --><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!-- --><\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manvir Singh was ordered to stand trial in a fatal Highway 99 crash near Lodi that killed two people. 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