Manhunt Continues for Louisiana Man Wanted in Deadly Crash

Manmeet Singh, 30, charged with vehicular manslaughter after allegedly killing Patricia Saidu, 21, in a wrong-way crash, remains at large for 6 months.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 11:53pm

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A manhunt is continuing into its sixth month for a Louisiana man, Manmeet Singh, 30, who is charged with vehicular manslaughter after allegedly driving the wrong way on a freeway in St. John the Baptist Parish and killing 21-year-old Patricia Saidu in a fiery crash. Singh was released from the hospital before police could check back in with him, and he has since fled the state and remains at large.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in apprehending suspects who flee the scene of deadly crashes, especially those involving suspected drunk driving. It also underscores the devastating impact on victims' families when justice is delayed or denied.

The details

In September, Singh was allegedly driving drunk when he hit Saidu head-on on Interstate 10. Saidu was trapped in her vehicle when it burst into flames and died immediately of her injuries. Singh was taken to the hospital with a blood alcohol level of .21% and serious injuries, but he recovered and was released before police could check back in with him. Authorities went to his home to serve an arrest warrant, but he had already fled the state and hasn't been seen since.

  • In September, Singh allegedly caused the deadly crash.
  • In late October, a felony warrant was issued for Singh, charging him with vehicular homicide, reckless operation, and driving the wrong way.
  • On October 1, ICE agents went to Singh's home to serve the arrest warrant but determined he was too injured to be moved.
  • Days earlier, Louisiana police had also gone to his home but decided he was too injured to be moved.
  • It has now been 6 months since the accident took place.

The players

Manmeet Singh

A 30-year-old Louisiana man charged with vehicular manslaughter for allegedly causing a deadly wrong-way crash while driving drunk, who has since fled the state and remains at large.

Patricia Saidu

A 21-year-old recent college graduate who was killed in the fiery crash caused by Singh.

Dr. Patrick Saidu

The father of victim Patricia Saidu, who says his daughter wanted to become a physician and pediatrician.

Martha Saidu

The mother of victim Patricia Saidu, who is pleading for information to help find the man responsible for her daughter's death.

Brian Fair

A Deputy U.S. Marshal who says Singh left behind a "wake of destruction" with his family and the victim's family.

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What they’re saying

“She wanted to be a physician and medical doctor. She hoped to be a pediatrician.”

— Dr. Patrick Saidu, Father of victim Patricia Saidu (WAFB-TV)

“I'm pleading with them. I'm a grieving mother. My daughter did not deserve the way she died.”

— Martha Saidu, Mother of victim Patricia Saidu (WAFB-TV)

“He left family behind in the Ponchatoula area, including a young child and a wife. He left a wake of destruction behind him with not only his family but definitely with the victim's family.”

— Brian Fair, Deputy U.S. Marshal (Crimestoppers)

What’s next

Singh is supposed to be in court next week, but authorities continue to search for him as he remains at large.

The takeaway

This case highlights the urgent need for improved procedures and coordination between law enforcement agencies to quickly apprehend suspects who flee the scene of deadly crashes, especially those involving suspected drunk driving, in order to provide justice for victims' families.