Gurdial Singh Dead, Jonathan Quiorz Arrested after Wrong-Way Crash on Highway 99 [Yuba City, CA]

63-Year-Old Man Killed in Wrong-Way Accident near Sacramento Avenue

YUBA CITY, CA (October 19, 2023) – Early Thursday morning, Gurdial Singh was killed in a wrong-way crash on Highway 99.

Authorities responded to the scene around 12:19 a.m., near Sacramento Avenue.

Per reports, 27-year-old Jonathan Rodrigo Merin Quiorz was driving south on the highway in the northbound lanes.

As a result, the wrong-way vehicle crashed head-on into a blue Honda Pilot, driven by Singh. Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced 63-year-old Singh, of Yuba City dead.

Meanwhile, crews airlifted Quiorz to UC Davis with major face trauma. In addition, a passenger inside the wrong-way vehicle, 25-year-old Macario Per, was taken to Adventist Health/Rideout Hospital in Marysville.

Following preliminary duties, officers arrested Quiorz for felony DUI and gross vehicular manslaughter.

Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gurdial Singh. Our thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.

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