# Man Stabbed 17 Times at Wyoming Rest Stop

> A California man fled with his semitruck after stabbing a Sikh truck driver 17 times in a Wyoming rest stop bathroom.
- Title: Man Stabbed 17 Times at Wyoming Rest Stop · Law & Crime
- Summary: A California man fled with his semitruck after stabbing a Sikh truck driver 17 times in a Wyoming rest stop bathroom.
- Keywords: attempted murder, stabbing, wyoming, sikh, truck driver, rest stop, semitruck, bitter creek rest stop, rock springs, sweetwater county, gurvinder singh, andrew bzdak
- Source: Law & Crime — https://lawandcrime.com/crime/man-followed-trucker-into-a-rest-stop-bathroom-and-stabbed-him-17-times-before-fleeing-in-his-semi-police
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- Topics: attempted murder, stabbing, wyoming, sikh, truck driver, rest stop, semitruck, bitter creek rest stop, rock springs, sweetwater county, gurvinder singh, andrew bzdak
## Attack at Rest Stop
A California man stabbed a Sikh truck driver 17 times in a Wyoming rest stop bathroom before fleeing in his semitruck.
## Victim Details
Gurvinder Singh, 28, is a truck driver from Sacramento, California, who stopped at the Bitter Creek Rest Stop in Rock Springs, Wyoming.
## Perpetrator Details
Andrew Bzdak, 44, is charged with attempted first-degree murder after the attack on Singh.
## Surveillance Evidence
Surveillance videos captured Singh entering the restrooms followed by Bzdak running out moments later.
## Injuries and Escape
Singh suffered 17 knife wounds, including two to his chest and two to his neck, before recovering at home.
## Arrest Details
Bzdak was arrested at a Flying J truck stop around 5 a.m. after police spotted his semitruck.
## Evidence Found
Police found a Walmart shopping bag containing bloody clothing and wet wipes at the arrest location.
## Motive Unclear
Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office said police do not have a clear motive for the attack on Singh, who is Sikh.
## Hate Crime Status
Sweetwater County Attorney Daniel Erramouspe stated there's no indication it's a hate crime.
## Bonds and Release
Bzdak is held on a $1 million surety bond at Sweetwater County Detention Center.
## Next Court Date
Bzdak's next court date was not made public by authorities.
## Victim's Account
Singh said he was attacked from behind and saw the attacker holding a blue knife before pushing him away.
## Witness Accounts
A family reported seeing Bzdak run to his semitruck and flee the scene, providing identifying details and photos.
## Investigation Status
Investigators confirmed Singh's injuries and a struggle in the men's restroom through witness reports.
## Key takeaway

A California man faces life in prison after stabbing a Sikh truck driver 17 times at a Wyoming rest stop bathroom before fleeing in his semitruck.