A tragic collision on the Florida Turnpike has left three dead, with an unauthorized migrant at the center of the catastrophe.
Fox News reported that on August 12, 2025, Harjinder Singh, a 28-year-old from India, allegedly triggered a fatal crash by attempting an illegal U-turn with a semi-truck, killing three minivan passengers.
Singh’s journey to this moment began in 2018 when he crossed into the U.S. near San Ysidro, California. Two days after his 2018 entry, Border Patrol apprehended Singh, starting a legal saga that never resolved.
Processed for expedited removal, Singh claimed fear of returning to India, a claim upheld by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Released on a $5,000 bond, he remained in the U.S. with pending immigration proceedings, free to roam but not to stay legally.
Fast forward to 2025, Singh was behind the wheel of a commercial semi-truck in Fort Pierce, Florida. His alleged unauthorized U-turn caused the trailer to jackknife, smashing into a minivan and snuffing out three lives.
“The actions taken by the Defendant while operating a commercial tractor-trailer are both shocking and criminal,” said Dave Kerner, Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Executive Director.
Kerner’s words sting, but they underscore a grim reality: preventable deaths tied to reckless driving. Singh was arrested on August 16, 2025, now facing three counts of homicide, negligent manslaughter/vehicle.
An ICE detainer looms, with Kerner stating, “After his state charges, he will be deported.” Deportation may come, but for three families, justice feels hollow when lives are already lost.
The Department of Homeland Security labels Singh “a significant threat to public safety” due to the crash’s severity. “He has been pending immigrant proceedings since,” DHS told Fox News, highlighting a system that let Singh slip through.
A DHS spokesperson didn’t mince words: “Three innocent people were killed in Florida because Gavin Newsom’s California DMV issued an unauthorized migrant a Commercial Driver’s License.”
This jab at California’s policies hits hard, exposing a progressive agenda that prioritizes optics over safety.
The same spokesperson added, “How many more innocent people have to die before Gavin Newsom stops playing games with the safety of the American public?” The question burns: why was Singh, with no serious ties to the U.S., granted a commercial license?
DHS notes Singh has no immediate relatives in the military, no dependent children, and no caregiving responsibilities. His lack of deep roots raises questions about a system that allowed him to operate a deadly machine.
The Florida State Highway Patrol is still investigating, piecing together the crash’s devastating mechanics. Meanwhile, Singh’s fate hangs between state charges and an inevitable deportation battle.
Fox News reached out to Newsom’s office, but silence speaks louder than any statement they could muster. “Secretary Noem and DHS are working around the clock to protect the public,” the DHS spokesperson claimed.
Yet, this tragedy screams for tighter policies, not just promises, to keep roads safe from unqualified drivers.
Three lives ended in a flash, and a community mourns while policy failures glare in the rearview mirror. Singh’s case isn’t just about one man; it’s a symptom of a broken immigration and licensing system.
Conservatives argue for stricter enforcement, but empathy for the victims’ families must guide the conversation. As Florida grieves, the nation watches, waiting for accountability that doesn’t come too late.
