An Uber driver has been charged with the rape of an unconscious passenger in a case that raises renewed concerns about ridesharing safety. Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced the charges against 35-year-old Simranjit Singh Sekhon, whose arraignment took place on December 17th, 2025. According to the district attorney's statement, Sekhon is accused of sexually assaulting an intoxicated woman who fell asleep in his vehicle.
On the night of November 27th, Sekhon picked up the victim outside a bar in Thousand Oaks and was to drive her to her home in Camarillo. Instead, it is alleged that he took advantage of her inebriated and unconscious state, driving her around while committing the heinous act. The sheriff's office subsequently arrested Sekhon on December 15th following their investigation into the incident. Further details from the district attorney's office suggest that the victim's vulnerable condition was considered an aggravating factor in the case.
Sekhon, who is from Bakersfield, entered a plea of not guilty during his court appearance. His charges include rape of an unconscious person, detailed specifically under California Penal Code 261(a)(4). In anticipation of the legal proceedings to come, Senior Deputy District Attorney Twyla Atmore from the Sexual Assault Unit is taking the lead in prosecuting this serious case.
In the aftermath of the arrest, Sekhon remains behind bars with bail set at $500,000. He is scheduled for an early disposition conference on December 29th, in courtroom 12 of the Ventura County Superior Court. The attention now shifts to the pending legal battle and the serious ramifications in what has become yet another ordeal, highlighting the vulnerabilities passengers may face when using ridesharing platforms like Uber.
