Haryana Man Dies In US Truck Explosion, Family Awaits DNA Confirmation

Last Updated:September 14, 2025, 22:51 IST

Amit Kumar from Karnal died in Arkansas after his truck exploded. DNA confirmation is pending.

Authorities believe the body recovered from the crash site is Amit’s.(Representative Image)

In a tragic incident, a 24-year-old man from Haryana was killed after the truck he was driving caught fire and exploded in Arkansas earlier this week. The deceased has been identified as Amit Kumar, a resident of Mangal Colony in Karnal town.

His family has claimed that the accident occurred on September 11 when Amit was returning to California after a delivery.

According to his family, an overloaded vehicle suddenly changed lanes in front of the victim’s truck.

Harpal Singh, Amit’s maternal uncle, told The Indian Express that Amit tried to apply the brakes but lost control, and the truck veered off the road, crashing into trees.

“The diesel tank in the cabin exploded. The blast was so intense that the entire cabin in which Amit was sitting melted," Harpal said.

Authorities believe the body found at the crash site is Amit’s, but are awaiting DNA confirmation. A sample has been taken from his brother, Ankit, to verify the identity.

Harpal also revealed that Amit and Ankit lost their father nearly 15 years ago and had migrated to the US seeking better financial opportunities. While Ankit moved to the US in 2016, Amit reached the US in 2023 using the “dunki route" — an illegal immigration path.

“We sold two acres and gave nearly Rs 60 lakh to travel agents to send Amit to the US via the dunki route," Harpal said.

Initially working at a store, Amit later obtained a truck driver’s license and began long-haul trips, his uncle stated. On the day of the incident, Amit had gone to Arkansas for a delivery and was driving back to California when the accident occurred.

Harpal added that the victim had just spoken to his brother 15 minutes before the crash when he stopped at a gas station.

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