Warrant Issued for Trucker Charged in Fatal Crash

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A New Mexico judge has issued an arrest warrant for Gurwinder Singh, a 29-year-old trucker from New York, after he allegedly failed to comply with the conditions of his release while awaiting trial for his role in a 2024 fatal crash on Interstate 40 near Tucumcari. Singh is scheduled to stand trial in July on charges including homicide by vehicle (reckless driving) for the crash that killed his passenger, Dharamveer Singh.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges of enforcing release conditions for defendants accused of serious driving-related crimes, especially those involving commercial vehicles. The fatal crash also raises broader concerns about distracted driving and the need for stricter regulations and enforcement around cellphone use by commercial truck drivers.

The details

According to court documents, a pretrial services officer was unable to reach Gurwinder Singh by phone on March 6 and March 9, prompting the judge to issue a no-bond warrant for his arrest. Singh's attorney informed the officer that she also had lost recent contact with him. Singh is scheduled to stand trial July 14-17 on charges that include homicide by vehicle (reckless driving), criminal damage, and use of a handheld device while driving a commercial truck. A search warrant revealed Singh was using his cellphone to access social media and streaming apps at the time of the 2024 crash that killed his passenger.

• On October 5, 2024, the fatal crash occurred on Interstate 40 west of Tucumcari.
• In October 2025, Singh was charged in the case.
• On March 30, 2026, the judge issued a warrant for Singh's arrest after he failed to comply with release conditions.
• The trial is scheduled for July 14-17, 2026.

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on whether to allow Gurwinder Singh to be released on bail once he is apprehended on the new warrant.