Indian-origin man, 24, killed in Canada crash days after getting PR approval
A 24-year-old Indian-origin man, Jaskeerat Singh Naukhria, was killed in a head-on collision on a British Columbia highway, Canada, just days after receiving his permanent residency approval. Three passengers were injured, two critically, while the 22-year-old driver of the other vehicle was detained on suspicion of impaired driving. An online fundraiser has been launched to support Naukhria's family.
Why it matters
This tragic incident highlights the devastating impact of impaired driving and the sudden loss of life, particularly for an immigrant who had just achieved a significant life milestone. It also underscores the community's response in supporting affected families.
An Indian-origin man was killed in a head-on collision on a highway in British Columbia, Canada, while three others travelling with him were injured, two of them critically. The crash occurred on Saturday near Merritt.The deceased was identified as Jaskeerat Singh Naukhria, 24, who moved to Canada in 2024. A GoFundMe representative said Naukhria had received approval for his permanent residency last week, according to Canadian media reports.Naukhria was driving a white Toyota RAV4 on Highway 5, also known as the Coquihalla Highway, when a black Toyota Tacoma entered the highway near Lac Le Jeune and collided with his vehicle, witnesses told police.Police said they had received multiple complaints about a vehicle travelling southbound in the northbound lanes before the crash.
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