Manvir Singh booked after tractor-trailer crash kills two in Lodi

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Manvir Singh booked after tractor-trailer crash kills two in Lodi

LODI, CA, (May 19, 2026) – A tractor-trailer driver has been arrested following a fatal multi-vehicle crash on northbound Highway 99 in Lodi that left at least two people dead, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities said 24-year-old Manvir Singh was operating a commercial tractor-trailer around 12:20 p.m. when the vehicle veered off the roadway and struck a guardrail near Harney Lane. The initial impact reportedly triggered a chain-reaction collision involving three additional vehicles.

Officials confirmed that two individuals were killed in the crash. Investigators also allege that Singh fled the scene on foot before being located and taken into custody by sheriff’s deputies.

Singh was booked on charges including vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and hit-and-run resulting in death. His bail was set at $185,000.

The California Highway Patrol and San Joaquin County authorities continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to the crash.


CRASH INVESTIGATION

Candice Bond, an experienced tractor-trailer accident attorney, emphasized that cases involving commercial vehicles require swift independent investigation to protect the rights of victims and their families.

“Tractor-trailer crashes are frequently complex incidents with multiple contributing factors,” said Bond, Managing Partner of Bond Legal.

“An experienced attorney can help protect victims from trucking companies, which often deploy their own investigators immediately after a crash and have extensive resources available to defend a potentially negligent driver.

“A lawyer can advocate for victims by retaining expert witnesses, reviewing driver background and safety records, identifying witnesses, and examining insurance coverage, while guiding families through the legal process.”


WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM

The family of a victim may pursue compensation for damages including funeral expenses, loss of income, loss of companionship, and other related hardships.

“A death of a family member in a crash is both tragic and devastating for those left behind,” said Stefano Formica, Of Counsel with Bond Legal.

He added, “The grief, shock, and emotional distress can be overwhelming. In addition to emotional suffering, families often face significant financial strain, including loss of income and funeral costs, following such a sudden loss.”


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Accident Injury News' national legal analyst Candice Bond is experienced in commercial trucking accidents. If you or a family member need help, she is available for a free consultation to guide you

(Candice Bond, our national legal analyst, is a Managing Partner at Bond Legal. Accident Injury News can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-986-7738 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).

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