Overview

• Florida Highway Patrol says Harjinder Singh attempted a U-turn through an “Official Use Only” access, his trailer blocked northbound lanes, and a minivan crashed into it, killing three people.
• Singh was arrested on a warrant and charged with three counts of vehicular homicide, and he remains in custody.
• DHS and Florida authorities say Singh entered the U.S. illegally in 2018, and an ICE detainer has been lodged to assume custody when state proceedings conclude.
• Officials say Singh obtained a California commercial driver’s license under a policy that allows licenses regardless of immigration status, drawing sharp criticism from the administration.
• California’s press office and DHS dispute the timing of Singh’s federal work authorization, with DHS citing a 2020 denial and a June 9, 2021 approval, as in-cab video of the crash circulates and reviews continue.