The driver of the semi-truck linked to the deaths of three individuals has been named as Haljindersin, an Indian immigrant who entered the U.S. illegally through Mexico in 2018.
This tragic incident took place on August 12 near Fort Pierce, Florida. Reports suggest that the driver attempted to use a turn designated for “official use,” causing him to cross all lanes of traffic heading north.
The sudden merge of all lanes gave little notice for other drivers to react, resulting in a collision with a Chrysler Town and Country minivan. Tragically, all three occupants of the vehicle were killed—two at the scene and one later at the hospital, according to WPTV-TV.
The aftermath of the crash closed the turnpike in both directions for several hours.
Initially, it was stated that the man in the minivan was originally from California, and there has been dashcam footage released of the incident.
In California, immigrants—including those who are undocumented—can easily obtain licenses to drive large trucks.
“Three lives have been lost due to his negligence, and the grief for those left behind will linger indefinitely. Haljinder Singh is currently in custody facing charges of vehicular homicide along with immigration violations,” stated WPEC-TV.
Singh’s arrest has led authorities to treat the case as a murder investigation. Additionally, as an undocumented immigrant, Singh is expected to be deported after serving any sentence he may receive.
As more migrants drive on our roads, many lacking proficiency in English, the rising death toll on highways has raised concerns.
The Trump administration has acknowledged these alarming statistics. Recently, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy instructed the federal highway safety office to enforce regulations requiring foreign drivers to be able to read English.
