Saskatchewan Police Make Arrest In Humboldt Broncos Bus Crash That Killed 16 People
Saskatchewan police have arrested and charged Jaskirat Sidhu in connection with the Humboldt Broncos bus crash on April 6 that killed 16 people and injured 13 others.
Sidhu, from Calgary, faces 16 counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death, 13 counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm. He will appear in Saskatchewan Provincial Court next week.
The Broncos' team bus collided with a transport truck while on the way to a playoff game in Nipawin, Saskatchewan.
The driver of the transport truck was taken into custody but later released. The driver was not injured in the crash.
A GoFundMe page for the team has raised more than $16 million for the crash victims' families. Nathan Oystrick has been named the new head coach of the Broncos, replacing the late Darcy Haugan, who died in the crash.