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Truck driver found dead in sleeper, suspect charged with murder

A semi truck driver was found dead in his vehicle on September 26 along I-80 in Tooele County, Utah. He was identified as Jaspinder Singh, who had been traveling from California.

The details: Singh's coworker became worried when the truck's GPS showed no movement. Upon investigation, Singh was found unresponsive in the sleeper berth, with lacerations on his neck and legs.

  • The Tooele County Attorney’s Office filed charges on October 15 against Jaswinder Singh Dhillon, 46, including criminal homicide and aggravated kidnapping.
  • Surveillance videos captured Dhillon’s Mercedes following Singh’s semi for over 60 miles, both in Utah and in locations earlier in Nevada.
  • The dash cam footage also showed a light-colored Mercedes with a hooded figure nearby after the trucks had parked together.

Background: Surveillance captured the two vehicles together at gas stations in Nevada, reportedly according to KSL TV.

Current status: A warrant has been issued for Dhillon’s arrest with a no-bail request, but it is unclear if he is in custody.

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