On Monday evening at 7:12 p.m., a single-vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 40 at the 15-mile marker eastbound, approximately five miles west of Sayre in Beckham County, Oklahoma. The incident involved Dilpreet Singh, a 24-year-old resident of Fresno, California, who was operating a 2021 Freightliner.
The vehicle unexpectedly veered off the roadway to the right for reasons that remain unclear. In an effort to regain control, Singh attempted to overcorrect twice, which resulted in the semi-truck overturning onto its driver’s side. The sequence of events leading to the crash is under investigation by authorities to determine the contributing factors.
Fatal Outcome and Investigation
Incident Overview
In a tragic single-vehicle crash on Interstate 40, Dilpreet Singh, a 24-year-old from Fresno, California, was ejected from his 2021 Freightliner. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead at the scene by an Erick EMS paramedic.
Key Details
- Seatbelt Use: It was confirmed that Singh was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident, which contributed to his ejection from the vehicle.
- Driver Condition: The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that Singh's condition was "apparently normal" before the crash, indicating no immediate signs of impairment or distress.
Investigation Focus
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities examining several potential causes:
- Driver Error
- Mechanical Failure
- Road Conditions
These factors will be scrutinized to determine the precise circumstances that led to the accident.
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