Florida illegal immigrant truck driver Harjinder Singh failed CDL test 10 times
Illegal Alien Truck Driver Accused of Causing Fatal Crash in Florida Fails CDL Test 10 Times Before Obtaining License
An illegal alien truck driver, Harjinder Singh, is facing charges for causing a tragic crash in Florida that resulted in the deaths of three individuals. Shockingly, it has been revealed that Singh failed his commercial driver’s license (CDL) test a staggering 10 times in just two months before finally obtaining his license in 2023 in Washington state, according to a senior official from the Florida Attorney General’s Office.
Singh, who allegedly crossed the southern border illegally in 2018, is accused of causing a devastating crash in Fort Pierce, Florida, in August. Investigators discovered that Singh struggled with the CDL knowledge exam in Washington state, failing it 10 times between March 10, 2023, and May 5, 2023. Additionally, he failed the air brakes knowledge exam twice.
Despite these repeated failures, the Washington company that trained Singh for his CDL falsely attested that he was proficient in English, even though he struggled to speak the language fluently. Despite these red flags, Washington issued Singh his first CDL, and he later obtained another license in California.
Bodycam footage released in August showed Singh struggling with limited English skills during a traffic stop in New Mexico a month prior to the fatal crash in Florida. This language barrier has become a significant focal point in the case.
The tragic incident occurred when Singh allegedly made an illegal U-turn with his 18-wheeler, causing a van to collide with the semi-truck and resulting in the deaths of three individuals. Subsequently, the Florida AG’s office filed a lawsuit against California and Washington in a Supreme Court filing to prevent both states from issuing CDLs to illegal immigrants, citing violations of federal safety and immigration status requirements.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has highlighted the issue of English language proficiency among big rig drivers, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that drivers can read road signs and communicate effectively with law enforcement. California, in particular, has come under scrutiny for its failure to enforce federal English proficiency standards for truckers, leading to the withholding of over $40 million in federal highway safety funds.
In conclusion, the case of Harjinder Singh serves as a sobering reminder of the potential dangers posed by unqualified truck drivers on the road. Efforts to enforce English language requirements and uphold safety standards for commercial drivers are crucial in preventing tragic accidents like the one that took the lives of three innocent individuals in Florida.
