Man found dead inside semitruck parked in Tooele County, officials suspect foul play

DELLE, Tooele County  — One man was found dead in the cabin of a semitruck on Sept. 26, according to Utah Highway Patrol. Officials state they suspect foul play.

The man found was identified Thursday, Oct. 3 as Jaspinder Singh, from California, according to the Department of Public Safety. His age is not known at this time.

The semitruck was parked on a ramp on Interstate 80 in Delle. Singh was found by a coworker who was driving a separate truck, according to UHP.

At approximately 10:13 a.m., Singh’s coworker told Utah Highway Patrol that they noticed his GPS was not moving, and decided to check on him. Singh was dead when the coworker found him, according to UHP.

Sgt. Chad McCoy, spokesman for UHP, said the death was suspicious in nature, so they called in extra help.

“We have our investigators that are gathering evidence,” McCoy said. “Also, our crime scene team that are very skilled in getting evidence, documenting and going through that process.”

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The State Bureau of Investigation arrived at the scene at approximately 1 p.m. to conduct the investigation. Their medical examiner was also present.

“We try to make sure we take care of each other and everyone gets through it,” McCoy said. “To do it professionally and do it the right way.

Investigators are also looking through security camera footage at a Sinclair across the street.

The county attorney has been notified.