Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is collaborating with the Trump administration to bring legal charges against Harjinder Singh, an illegal immigrant whose reckless driving resulted in the deaths of three Floridians. DeSantis discussed the tragic incident while speaking to Fox News on Wednesday. According to the governor, the event emphasizes the dangers associated with unchecked illegal immigration encouraged by Democrats. “This guy didn’t even speak English,” DeSantis stated, underscoring the implications of allowing unqualified individuals to drive commercial vehicles.
The crash occurred when Singh, who held a commercial driver’s license obtained in California, made an illegal U-turn in his truck. “We had an issue where you had an illegal alien truck driver that got a commercial driver’s license in the state of California,” DeSantis remarked. The governor expressed anger over Singh’s employment, noting that the company that hired him also needs accountability for contributing to the tragedy. DeSantis confirmed that the company’s license is under review for violating employment regulations related to language proficiency.
Singh, an illegal immigrant from India, made headlines after causing a catastrophic accident on August 12, killing three individuals in St. Lucie County. Investigators concluded that Singh had acted recklessly while blocking lanes of the highway, leading to the accident. “By blocking all lanes of the highway with his truck, Singh caused a brutal wreck, instantly killing three innocent people and leaving Florida families shattered,” reported authorities, highlighting the devastating impact of Singh’s actions.
The governor did not shy away from laying the blame on California Governor Gavin Newsom. He criticized Newsom’s policies for enabling illegal activities, questioning, “Why doesn’t he do his job and protect the people?” This tragic case illustrates how the consequences of immigration policy extend far beyond border security; they directly threaten the safety of American citizens.
As the investigation continues, Singh faces three counts of vehicular homicide while in custody in California. His arrests have prompted a renewed conversation about the dire impacts of lax immigration policies. “Gov. Newsom put Americans’ lives directly at risk by arming this illegal alien with the ability to operate a 40-ton killing machine on U.S. highways,” DeSantis emphasized, highlighting the urgent need for policy reform. The public safety implications of such policies cannot be ignored, as families across Florida are left mourning the needless loss of life.
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