TRUCKER SENTENCED TO 18 MONTHS FOLLOWING THE HORRIFICALLY DEADLY I-5 CRASH WHERE HE STRUCK AN ACURA THAT HAD STOPPED IN FRONT OF HIM, THEN HE DROVE HIS TRUCK OVER THE TOP OF THE ACURA AND REAR-ENDED ANOTHER SEMI-TRAILER THAT WAS IN FRONT OF THE ACURA.

TRUCKER SENTENCED TO 18 MONTHS FOLLOWING THE HORRIFICALLY DEADLY I-5 CRASH WHERE HE STRUCK AN ACURA THAT HAD STOPPED IN FRONT OF HIM, THEN HE DROVE HIS TRUCK OVER THE TOP OF THE ACURA AND REAR-ENDED ANOTHER SEMI-TRAILER THAT WAS IN FRONT OF THE ACURA.

January 23, 2015

MARION COUNTY, OREGON

A California truck driver was sentenced to a 18 months in jail following a November 2013 crash on Interstate 5 that killed a Lyons man.

Gurpinder Singh, 28, of Red Bluff, Calif., was convicted of criminally negligent homicide Thursday following a four day trial in judge Vance Day’s courtroom at the Marion County Courthouse.

Singh was originally charged with manslaughter in the second degree, but was acquitted of the charge during the trial and will now spend a year and a half in jail, and two years on probation following incarceration. Singh’s driver’s license was also permanently revoked.

Singh was arrested Feb. 12 by the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office after being involved in a crash that snarled traffic for more than four hours on I-5 near the Donald/Aurora interchange on Nov. 4, 2013.

According to Oregon State Police, traffic was slowing down in a southbound lane of traffic when Singh, who was driving a commercial truck pulling a semi-trailer, struck a 1991 Acura Integra in front of him, driven by Dustin Paul Campbell, 26, of Lyons.

The commercial truck drove over the top of the Acura and rear-ended another semi-trailer that was in front of the Acura.

The Acura was crushed beneath Singh’s truck; it was some time before fire and medical responders could reach the car. Campbell was dead at the scene.

After the crash, Singh was treated at Oregon Health & Science University and then released.

Singh is currently being held at the Marion County Correctional Facility, it is unclear which facility he will be held at for the duration of his incarceration.

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Man arrested on manslaughter charges in connection with fatal crash

February 13, 2014

After months of investigation, a California man has been arrested on charges of manslaughter for a November crash on Interstate 5 in Marion County that killed a Lyons man.

Gurpinder Singh, 27, of Red Bluff, Calif., was arrested Wednesday by officials with the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office. Singh was lodged in the Tehama County jail pending extradition to Marion County.

Singh was involved in a traffic crash on Nov. 4 that snarled traffic on I-5 near the Donald/Aurora interchange.

According to the preliminary investigation, traffic was slowing down in a southbound lane of traffic when Singh, who was driving a commercial truck pulling a semi-trailer, struck a 1991 Acura Integra in front of him, driven by Dustin Paul Campbell, 26, of Lyons.

The commercial truck drove over the top of the Acura and rear-ended another semi-trailer that was in front of the Acura.

The Acura was crushed beneath Singh’s truck; it was some time before fire and medical responders could even get to the car. Campbell was dead at the scene.

After the crash, Singh was treated at Oregon Health & Science University and then released.

Three southbound lanes of traffic were blocked for hours as officials worked to clear the scene.

It is unknown at this time what it was about the crash or what was found in the investigation that led to the manslaughter charge.

Calls to the Marion County District Attorney’s Office were not returned Thursday afternoon.

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Update: Commercial Truck Driver Arrested for Manslaughter in Relation to November 2013 Fatal Crash on Interstate 5 at Donald/Aurora Interchange

February 13, 2014 Questions regarding this case and pending court matters should be directed to Marion County Deputy District Attorney Bryan Orrio at (503) 588-5222. *** Photograph link valid at least 30 days - Source: Tehama County, California Sheriff's Office http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2014-02/1002/71681/Singh.jpg Following a nearly three month investigation into a November 2013 fatal traffic crash on Interstate 5 at the Donald/Aurora interchange, a commercial truck driver was arrested Wednesday night in California on a warrant following a Marion County indictment for Manslaughter in the Second Degree. The indictment and arrest came following an extensive investigation involving OSP troopers and collision reconstructionists, Oregon Department of Transportation, and Marion County District Attorney’s Office.   GURPINDER SINGH, age 27, from Red Bluff, California, was arrested February 12, 2014 at approximately 10:30 p.m. by Tehama County, California Sheriff’s Office. He was lodged in Tehama County Jail as a Fugitive from Justice pending extradition back to Marion County.   On November 4, 2013, about 5:00 p.m., a crash was reported involving two commercial trucks and a passenger vehicle that was lodged underneath a truck tractor in the right hand southbound lane. The three southbound lanes were blocked for four hours as traffic used the inside shoulder to pass the crash scene. The southbound off ramp to Donald/Aurora area was also closed.   Preliminary investigation indicates as traffic was slowing, a 1991 Acura Integra driven by DUSTIN PAUL CAMPBELL, age 26, from Lyons, was southbound in the far right hand lane when it was struck from behind by a commercial truck pulling a semi-trailer driven by GURPINDER SINGH, age 27, from Red Bluff, California. The commercial truck rode over the top of the Acura and then rear-ended a semi-trailer that was traveling in front of the Acura.   Because the Acura was crushed and pinned underneath the commercial truck driven by SINGH, confirmation that the car's occupant was deceased took some time until fire and medical responders were able to get enough access to check the passenger compartment. CAMPBELL was pronounced deceased at the scene.   SINGH was transported to Oregon Health & Science University for treatment of non-life threatening injuries before his release from the hospital.   OSP was assisted at the scene by fire personnel from Aurora Department, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, and Woodburn Fire Department. ODOT coordinated traffic flow and scene management.