Uber driver charged with raping unconscious woman in Camarillo

Rideshare driver arrested for alleged rape in Camarillo

Simranjit Singh Sekhon, 35, is accused of sexually assaulting a 21-year-old woman last month, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. - An Uber driver from Bakersfield has been charged with the sexual assault of an unconscious passenger following a late-night ride from Thousand Oaks. 

What we know:

Simranjit Singh Sekhon has been charged with rape of an unconscious person, Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced on Thursday.

Prosecutors have also included an aggravating factor, alleging the victim was particularly vulnerable. 

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The backstory:

Sekhon is accused of picking up an intoxicated woman outside a Thousand Oaks bar around 1 a.m. on November 27.

While the victim was asleep during the ride to her home in Camarillo, Sekhon allegedly continued to drive her around the area and sexually assaulted her.

Following an investigation by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, Sekhon was located and arrested in Los Angeles County on December 15.

He made his initial court appearance for arraignment on  December 19, where he entered a plea of not guilty.

What they're saying:

"What has been reported is deeply disturbing and unacceptable. This behavior has no place on our platform. We have removed the driver’s access and are assisting law enforcement with their investigation," an Uber spokesperson said in a statement to FOX 11.

What's next:

Sekhon is currently being held in custody with bail set at $500,000. 

He is scheduled to return to court for an early disposition conference on December 29, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.