AI Generated Summary
- The accident occurred on the Coquihalla Highway in British Columbia when a black Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, allegedly being driven on the wrong side of the road, crashed into the white Toyota RAV4 driven by Naukhria.
- A 24-year-old man from Haryana’s Karnal district lost his life in a road accident in Canada after a pickup truck travelling in the wrong direction collided head-on with his vehicle on October 17.
- The deceased has been identified as Jaskeerat Singh Naukhria, a resident of Rattak village in Karnal, who had relocated to Canada in 2024.
A 24-year-old man from Haryana’s Karnal district lost his life in a road accident in Canada after a pickup truck travelling in the wrong direction collided head-on with his vehicle on October 17. Three other occupants of the car sustained serious injuries, with two reportedly in critical condition.
The deceased has been identified as Jaskeerat Singh Naukhria, a resident of Rattak village in Karnal, who had relocated to Canada in 2024.
The accident occurred on the Coquihalla Highway in British Columbia when a black Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, allegedly being driven on the wrong side of the road, crashed into the white Toyota RAV4 driven by Naukhria.
According to British Columbia Highway Patrol, authorities had received several reports of a vehicle moving southbound through the northbound lanes of Highway 5 shortly before the collision. Witnesses reported that the pickup truck had entered the highway near Lac Le Jeune before striking the oncoming SUV.
The pickup truck was being driven by a 22-year-old man who was travelling alone. He escaped with minor injuries and was subsequently detained by police on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Naukhria was travelling with three other individuals of Punjabi origin, all of whom were rushed to hospital following the crash. Two of the injured passengers were reported to be in critical condition. The four occupants of the SUV were between 24 and 38 years of age.
Canadian authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision. Police have also sought assistance from motorists who may have witnessed the incident or recorded footage on dashboard cameras.
Naukhria is survived by his parents and a younger sister. His father is engaged in farming in Haryana.
Meanwhile, an online fundraising campaign has been initiated to assist the bereaved family. The campaign seeks to collect $100,000 to meet funeral and memorial expenses, cover associated costs and extend financial assistance to Naukhria’s family following his sudden death.
The investigation into the fatal collision is continuing.
