California Governor Gavin Newsom faces backlash after illegal immigrant in Florida Turnpike crash found to have state-issued CDL
Three killed in Florida crash caused by an illegal U-turn by a semi-truck driver
According to an official Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) press release dated August 16, 2025, the fatal crash occurred on August 12, 2025, on Florida's Turnpike in St. Lucie County. Singh, driving a commercial semi-truck and trailer, attempted an illegal U-turn using an unauthorised median crossover. The manoeuvre resulted in a violent collision with a minivan, killing all three of its occupants. Singh has since been arrested and charged with three counts of vehicular homicide by Florida State Troopers.
🇺🇸3 died in a crash in Florida, USA, after a semi-truck made an illegal U-turn, colliding with a minivan.A woman, 37, from Pompano Beach and a man, 54, from Miami died in collide. The minivan's driver, man, 30, from Florida, was airlifted to the hospital, where he later died. pic.twitter.com/bz5qHqYLfX
Driver was an undocumented Indian immigrant with a CDL issued by California
The FLHSMV report also confirms that Harjinder Singh entered the U.S. illegally via the Mexico border in 2018 and later obtained a California-issued CDL. Despite his undocumented status, Singh managed to obtain a commercial driver's license in California—raising urgent questions about how state-level DMV policies allow individuals without legal status to qualify for such certifications. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has since issued a detainer for Singh through the 287(g) programme.
Public outrage mounts against Governor Gavin Newsom
The news has sparked furious responses online, with many calling out California's DMV and Governor Newsom for enabling undocumented individuals to obtain CDLs. One user posted, 'OMFG the dude who caused this horrific wreck illegally crossed the Mexican border, and California gave them a CDL!!!! WTAF!!! Gavin Newsom has a lot to answer for here. Florida Army may have to invade California over this.' One shared, "So Gavin Newsom's California issues a CDL to an illegal Indian immigrant who then makes an illegal semi-truck u-turn in Florida, killing a family of three.Democrat-run states are complete liabilities, and the Trump administration needs to crack down on them in any way possible."
So Gavin Newsom's California issues a CDL to an illegal Indian immigrant who then makes an illegal semi-truck u-turn in Florida, killing a family of three.Democrat run states are complete liabilities and the Trump administration needs to crack down on them in any way possible.
Another added, 'Democrat-run states are complete liabilities, and the Trump administration needs to crack down on them in any way possible.' A third user expressed disbelief, writing, 'How does an ILLEGAL get a commercial driver's license in Gavin Newsom's state? 👀 Guaranteed he's not the only one, and very likely this is happening in Canada.'
Turns out, an ILLEGAL immigrant is responsible for that horrific deadly truck crash that killed 3 people in Florida. How does an ILLEGAL get a commercial drivers license in Gavin Newsom's state 👀 Guaranteed he's not the only one, and very likely this is happening in Canada pic.twitter.com/zMMgUYV5pe
"Yet another tragedy at the hands of an illegal immigrant. 3 innocent Americans are dead in Florida because Gavin Newsom's California handed out a CDL to someone who illegally crossed our border. Blood is on the hands of Gavin," mentioned one enraged user.
🚨 Yet another tragedy at the hands of an illegal immigrant.3 innocent Americans are dead in Florida because Gavin Newsom's California handed out a CDL to someone who illegally crossed our border.Blood is on the hands of Gavin Newscum. pic.twitter.com/uGxWdeF3iX
The controversy has intensified debates over state-level licensing policies and their intersection with federal immigration laws, with critics demanding immediate reforms and federal oversight.
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