Truck driver Harjinder Singh fails English and road sign tests after fatal Florida Turnpike crash; online backlash intensifies

Time of India

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Harjinder Singh, the truck driver involved in a deadly Florida highway crash that killed three people, has come under scrutiny after failing basic English language and road sign assessments. Singh, an Indian national, was tested by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) following the fatal collision and was found to have significant deficiencies in his ability to communicate in English and understand U.S. road signage. The incident has sparked renewed debate over immigration enforcement and commercial licensing standards in the United States.
Harjinder Singh failed English language and traffic sign assessments
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Harjinder Singh scored just 2 out of 12 on an English proficiency test administered by FMCSA after the crash. When shown four common highway traffic signs, Singh could correctly identify only one. These results raised questions about how he was able to obtain commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) in both California and Washington, despite not meeting the required language or safety standards.
Authorities also confirmed that when Singh was previously stopped in New Mexico for speeding, the English Language Proficiency (ELP) test was not administered as required. This oversight, combined with failures by multiple state licensing agencies, is being investigated.
X erupts with backlash
X lit up with backlash as users expressed outrage over Singh's licensing and immigration history. One user wrote, "Anyone who's ever taken a CDL written test will tell you that It's impossible to legally get a CDL without being proficient in English. Someone gave him a CDL without ever taking a test."
Anyone whos ever taken a CDL written test will tell you that It's impossible to legally get a CDL without being proficient in English. Someone gave him a CDL without ever taking a test.
"This is idiotic. Why the actual f**k would you give a license to someone who can't read English?" another enraged user added.
This is idiotic. Why the actual fuck would you give a license to someone who can't read English?
Check out more reactions below:
From experience, I can attest that many of these foreign-born CDL blatantly disregard everything about our country, especially safety standards. They will do the bare minimum to get paid. They do not care about America. Lots of stories.
All those people who allowed this person to get behind a wheel need to be held accountable.
Those responsible for the license must be severely punished!
This is the social morality of antiwhiteism at work.When we replace it with a White positive social morality it will work for good like it does for evil now.
Accident occurred on April 12 on a Florida highway
The fatal crash happened on April 12 when Singh attempted an illegal U-turn across a Florida highway using a cut-through designated for 'Official Use Only.' Singh's tractor-trailer blocked all four lanes of traffic. A minivan, unable to brake or swerve in time, collided at full speed with the trailer, killing three people. Singh is now facing criminal charges related to the incident, which authorities say could have been avoided if proper safety and licensing checks were in place.
Singh entered the U.S. illegally and received work permit in 2021
Singh is believed to have entered the United States illegally in 2018. He was detained at the border and released on a $5,000 bond in January 2019 after claiming fear of persecution if returned to India. While his application for a work permit was denied under the Trump administration, records show that he was granted a permit in 2021 under President Biden's administration. These facts have fueled political debate, with California Governor Gavin Newsom's office and the Department of Homeland Security publicly disagreeing over Singh's immigration status and the licensing failures.
Singh remains in immigration proceedings and could face deportation
Harjinder Singh has been in ongoing immigration proceedings since 2019. Following the crash and failed assessments, he now faces renewed calls for deportation. Federal authorities are investigating how Singh acquired multiple CDLs despite failing to meet federal and state qualifications. The case has added to criticism of current immigration and transportation safety oversight, particularly concerning commercial drivers operating large vehicles without sufficient training or legal status.
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