A truck driver, Singh Sukhjinder, is at the center of a legal standoff after declining to return to West Virginia for a negligent homicide case. The incident involves a fatal accident that took place in Morgantown back in January.
The situation: Sukhjinder, who is accused of forcing a car off a bridge, will remain in California until a Governor's warrant is issued. Authorities arrested him in Fontana, California, after initially detaining the wrong person in Phoenix.
- The Monongalia County Sheriff's Office is coordinating with the California Governor's office to bring Sukhjinder back for trial.
- The accident on Cheat Lake Bridge led to the tragic death associated with the charge.
What's next: The process now hinges on legal procedures between the states. A Governor’s warrant is essential for Sukhjinder's extradition.
By the way: This tense legal battle has been making news since early March when charges against Sukhjinder were officially released according to WAJR.
The Sheriff's Office assured the public that it is on top of the situation, determined to achieve justice.