Bail denied for DUI suspect in crash that killed 2 teens in Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A courtroom erupted into applause on Wednesday as a judge denied bail for the man accused of a DUI crash that killed two teens in east central Fresno

Jagat Singh was already on probation for a 2023 DUI conviction when police say he slammed a stolen Range Rover into a car carrying three teens last Friday night.

18-year-old Maddux Green died at the scene, and his best friend, 19-year-old Jordan Galvez, passed away at the hospital Saturday.

Bystanders rescued a second passenger in Green's vehicle from the burning wreckage.

"Following the collision, as opposed to rendering aid to assist any of the three occupants out of the vehicle, the defendant chose to flee on foot," said Fresno County Deputy District Attorney Steven Ueltzen in court.

The judge was ready to give Singh a more than $2 million bail before the prosecutor made that passionate plea.

Hearing the details of the crash again was difficult for the victim's families.

"It's definitely challenging. I lean a lot on my faith to help me get through this. I've mentioned before that I've already forgiven this individual. It's more about justice for my son, Jordan, and for Maddux," said Louie Galvez, Jordan's father.

Loved ones say the fiery crash turned one of Maddux's greatest fears into a reality.

"In his writings, we came to find out his fear was of himself and his family members perishing in a fire," said Rob Greene, Maddux's father.

"It turns out, unfortunately, I guess he knew something we didn't."

The judge's ruling for remand brought some relief.

"Satisfied, very satisfied. He doesn't deserve any shot at bail. He killed my brother, and he killed his best friend, and he attempted to kill a third child as well," explained Nolan Greene, Maddux's brother.

Days after the crash, wilted flowers, prayer candles and photos line Clovis Avenue.

It's where family and friends gathered Sunday for a vigil to remember the two young lives.

A small sign of the widespread community support.

"It is overwhelming. People are reaching out to me, even students are reaching out to me, saying we didn't know that Jordan was your son, he's such a good man, such a good kid," said Louie.

"It's overwhelming. They had a big impact on a lot of people."

Singh faces nine felony counts, including two for murder.

His arraignment is now set for May 21.

Maddux and Jordan's families say they'll keep showing up.

"I will continue this fight until that man is put away forever. I will never stop, that is a certainty," said Kelli Greene, Maddux's mother.

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