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Indian-Origin Truck Driver Charged With Vehicular Homicide in US Florida Crash

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An Indian-origin truck driver, Harjinder Singh (28), has been charged with vehicular homicide in the United States after allegedly making an illegal U-turn on a Florida highway that caused a crash killing three people.

According to reports by the New York Post, Singh attempted to flee to California after the accident on August 12, but was later arrested and brought back to Florida to face charges.

Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins wrote on social media:
“He thought he could run. @GovRonDeSantis and I brought him back to face justice.”

The Case and Allegations

Singh faces three counts of vehicular homicide. A viral video shows him driving a large tractor-trailer through an “Official Use Only” highway cut-through, blocking multiple lanes. A minivan crashed into the truck, killing all three passengers.

US officials have sharply criticised the incident, linking it to immigration and licensing policies.

  • Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, posted:
    “Three innocent people were killed in Florida because California’s DMV issued an illegal alien a Commercial Driver’s License. This is governance gone wrong.”

She added that protecting American citizens must come first, even if it means stricter action against illegal drivers.

Political Reactions and Visa Fallout

The case has sparked heated political debate. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a pause on commercial truck driver work visas, citing rising concerns over foreign drivers.


“The increasing number of foreign drivers operating tractor-trailers on US roads is endangering American lives and undercutting livelihoods of American truckers,” Rubio said.

Reports claim Singh entered the US illegally in 2018, yet managed to obtain commercial driver’s licenses in California and Washington, raising questions about state-level verification systems.

What’s Next?

Singh is currently in Florida custody and awaits trial. The case has reignited debates on road safety, immigration loopholes, and licensing regulations in the US. Meanwhile, families of the victims have demanded justice, with officials assuring them of swift proceedings.

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