A truck driver accused in a devastating highway crash that killed two people in Brossard, Quebec, more than two years ago has been returned to Canada after his arrest in the United States. Quebec provincial police confirmed that 28-year-old Baljeet Singh is now in custody and facing serious charges connected to the tragedy.
Authorities say Singh was detained by U.S. Marshals on August 21 following months of extradition hearings. On Wednesday, he was formally brought back to Quebec and appeared by video link before a judge in Longueuil. Police stressed that the arrest was the result of close cooperation between Canadian and American law enforcement.
The crash occurred on July 22, 2022, on Highway 30 in Brossard, just south of Montreal. Investigators allege that Singh’s truck failed to slow down as it neared a construction zone, triggering a chain-reaction collision involving seven vehicles. The violent impact killed an 11-year-old boy and a 42-year-old woman, while ten other people were injured.
“This was a horrific crash that left families shattered and a community in mourning,” said Sgt. Stéphane Tremblay, spokesperson for Quebec provincial police. “We promised the victims’ loved ones that every effort would be made to bring the accused back to Canada, and that is exactly what has happened.”
For many of the families affected, Singh’s return marks an important step toward justice. “No parent should ever have to bury a child because someone didn’t slow down on the road,” said one family member of the young boy who died. “We have been waiting for more than two years to see this day. It won’t bring our loved ones back, but at least the case can finally move forward.”
Road safety advocates also responded to the news, stressing the importance of vigilance in construction zones. “Reduced speed limits are there to protect lives,” said Michel Desrosiers, a representative of a Montreal-area drivers’ safety group. “This case is a tragic reminder of what can happen when drivers don’t take those rules seriously.”
Singh is now facing charges of dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing bodily harm. If convicted, he could face significant prison time under Canadian law. His next court appearance is scheduled in the coming weeks as prosecutors prepare to present evidence.
While the legal process moves forward, many in Brossard say the memory of the 2022 crash remains raw. The community continues to push for stricter enforcement of speed limits and greater awareness about construction-zone safety.
As Sgt. Tremblay put it, “We can’t undo the terrible loss of life that occurred that day, but we can ensure that the justice system does its work.