San Joaquin County, CA – According to KCRA, the two victims of a fatal multi-vehicle collision involving a big rig on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 19, 2026, have been identified:
- Clark James Fojas, 20, of Stockton
- Peter Joshua Fojas, 16, of Stockton
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place around 12:21 PM near Lodi on northbound Highway 99 near the Harney Lane off-ramp.
Authorities said the collision involved a white big rig with a trailer, a black small sedan, a gray small vehicle, and a black Nissan Frontier, with all lanes blocked following the impact. An open emergency line captured screaming in the background at the time of the initial report.
A heavy-duty wrecker was requested to lift the big rig off one of the vehicles in order to access a rear passenger. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office was contacted to provide drone coverage and assist with a perimeter. The coroner was notified and responded to the scene.
The Harney Lane off-ramp and on-ramp were closed during the investigation, with the on-ramp remaining closed for guardrail repairs following the reopening of all northbound lanes.
The driver of the big rig, a man identified as Manvir Singh, was arrested on suspicion of felony vehicular manslaughter, hit-and-run resulting in death or injury, and obstructing or resisting a police officer. He appeared in court on May 21 and entered a not guilty plea.
His bail was set at $400,000, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for June 10. Singh’s attorney stated there was no allegation that his client was under the influence and that he was unable to stop his vehicle in time.
The San Joaquin Medical Examiner’s Office identified the two victims following the crash.
Wrongful Death Claim
Even if a fatal accident doesn’t lead to criminal charges, families who lose a loved one can still file a wrongful death claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. This can provide support to help cover medical bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of support for dependents of the deceased.
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If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a California wrongful death lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
