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42 minutes ago
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Got a minute? Here's the latest on Hurricane Erin, and what you should know in Florida
Tight on time? This story is for you. It's an abbreviated, text view of what's happening with Hurricane Erin. Click here for more details and to see the latest spaghetti models. Sign up to get weather alerts via text based on your interests or location. Will Hurricane Erin hit Florida? Is there a hurricane coming to Florida? No. Hurricane Erin is expected to thread a path east of Florida, between Bermuda and the U.S. Where is Hurricane Erin right now? As of 8 a.m., Hurricane Erin was located 518 miles east of Stuart and is moving slowly to the northwest at 7 mph. ➤ Spaghetti models for Tropical Storm Erin How strong is Hurricane Erin? Maximum sustained winds have decreased to 110 mph, making Erin a strong Category 2 hurricane. How big is Hurricane Erin? Erin is a large hurricane and is forecast to grow "significantly" larger. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 205 miles. Watches, warnings issued for Florida, US No watches or warnings are in effect for Florida. A tropical storm watch is in effect for: Beaufort Inlet to Duck, North Carolina including Pamlico Sound A storm surge watch is in effect for: Cape Lookout to Duck, North Carolina Dare County in North Carolina has issued mandatory evacuations for Hatteras Island. What impacts will Hurricane Erin have on Florida? Erin is expected to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along the beaches of the Bahamas and from Florida to Atlantic Canada this week. Do not focus on the cone! The cone you see from the National Hurricane Center shows a consensus based on models on where the center could be over the next several days. Track forecasts can be off by an average of 60 to 70 miles. Direct impacts can be felt sometimes hundreds of miles from the center of the storm. What should you do if you live in Florida? Unless forecasts change, Hurricane Erin poses no direct risks for Florida residents, although life-threatening rip currents and dangerous surf are expected. Remember we are in the busiest period of hurricane season. Now is the time to: Update and check your hurricane supplies Check your home insurance Make sure your home is ready for a storm See what your evacuation zone is Determine if you live in a flood-prone area Keep an eye on weather updates. and make sure you monitor the latest conditions. What's next? We will continue to update our tropical weather coverage daily. Download your local site's app to ensure you're always connected to the news. And look for our special subscription offers here. This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Hurricane Erin, quick answers to questions, Florida impact
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an hour ago
- Politics
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How did truck driver in fatal Turnpike crash get license if not legal resident?
The semi-truck driver who investigators say made a 'reckless' U-turn on the busy Florida Turnpike, causing a crash that killed three South Floridians obtained his commercial driver's license in California — despite being undocumented. The Aug. 12 crash occurred when Harjinder Singh tried to make a U-turn at an 'official use only' area of the Turnpike about 19 miles north of Fort Pierce in St. Lucie County, crossing over into the left lane where the mini van was approaching, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The minivan slammed and crumbled underneath the 18-wheeler's trailer. The crash happened around 3 p.m. The deceased have not been identified publicly but are known to be a 30-year-old Florida City man, a 37-year-old Pompano Beach woman and a 54-year-old Miami man, Treasure Coast Newspapers reported. To get a California commercial learner's permit, which you need before getting a commercial driver's license, prospective semi-truck drivers must provide a document that proves they are in the U.S. legally, among other requirements, according to the California Commercial Driver's Handbook. Acceptable documentation for residency includes a renter's lease agreement, a deed or title to residential property, a mortgage statement or home utility bill. It's unclear how Harjinder Singh obtained a California commercial driver's license if he wasn't living in the country legally. READ MORE: Migrant driving semi-truck in crash that killed 3 was in the U.S. illegally: FHP Singh entered the country by crossing the Mexico border in 2018, FHP says. The crash was the focus of several posts made by the Trump administration on Sunday and Monday, prompting a response from California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. In one post, Newsom's press office said the federal government issued Singh — who entered the country during Trump's first term — an employment authorization document, which allows foreign nationals to work legally in the U.S. In response, Tricia McLaughlin, the assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, said Singh's work authorization was rejected in September 2020 while Trump was in office and approved in June 2021 while Biden was in office. Singh is facing three counts of vehicular homicide as a result of the crash, the Florida Highway Patrol said. In addition to the criminal charges, he was also issued an immigration detainer by federal agents. Singh was not being held in jail in St. Lucie on Monday, records show. His criminal case did not appear on the county's court records as of Monday morning, nor has his name showed up in federal court records or in the state's Bureau of Prisons prisoner database. Miami Herald staff writers Devoun Cetoute, David Goodhue and David Neal contributed to this report
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First Post
7 hours ago
- Politics
- First Post
How Indian truck driver, behind fatal Florida crash, has triggered a political row in US
Harjinder Singh, an Indian truck driver, caused a deadly crash in Florida, killing three. The 28-year-old Sikh driver, who had entered the US illegally years ago, had attempted an illegal U-turn when the high-speed car crashed into his vehicle. The mishap has led to fresh criticism from the Trump administration of California Governor Gavin Newsom Harjinder Singh was behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer on the Florida Turnpike near Fort Pierce when he made a sudden hard left turn, killing three people behind his vehicle. Image courtesy: X An Indian truck driver, Harjinder Singh, has found himself at the centre of a deadly crash in Florida that left three people dead. According to investigators, Singh, a 28-year-old Sikh driver who is in the US illegally, attempted an abrupt and illegal U-turn on the Florida Turnpike. His trailer jackknifed in the process and smashed into a minivan, resulting in the horrific accident. The crash has not only shocked the local community but has also stirred a political debate between the Donald Trump administration and California Governor Gavin Newsom. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD But why? And who exactly is Harjinder Singh? What happens next in the case against him? Here's a closer look. How the crash unfolded According to authorities, Singh was behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer on the Florida Turnpike near Fort Pierce when he made a sudden hard left turn. He attempted to cut across the median through an 'Official Use Only' pass, a move strictly prohibited for regular vehicles. The truck ended up blocking all lanes of oncoming traffic. Just seconds later, a minivan travelling at full speed crashed into the trailer, becoming wedged underneath. The impact was fatal. As reported by Treasure Coast Newspapers, three people were killed in the collision: a 37-year-old woman from Pompano Beach, a 30-year-old man from Florida City, and a 54-year-old man from Miami. The passengers died instantly at the scene, while the driver was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries shortly after. In a cruel twist, Singh and a passenger who was with him inside the semi-truck walked away unscathed. The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed that neither of them sustained any injuries. What shocked many was footage later released from inside the truck's cab. The video shows Singh seemingly unfazed in the immediate aftermath of the crash. He can be seen calmly putting the truck in park and turning off the engine, as if nothing had happened. (1) UPDATE: These are the alleged semi-truck drivers who k*lled three people while making a U-turn at an 'Official Use Only' turn on the Florida Turnpike The Florida Highway Patrol is describing the wreck as a homicide investigation — Unlimited L's (@unlimited_ls) August 15, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD On Saturday, US Marshals arrested Singh in California on a warrant charging him with three counts of vehicular homicide, a second-degree felony, punishable by up to 15 years in prison. The arrest came just two days after the tragedy. 'The actions taken by the Defendant while operating a commercial tractor-trailer are both shocking and criminal, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) Director Dave Kerner said. 'Three people lost their lives as a result of his recklessness, and countless friends and family members will experience the pain of their loss forever.' Who is Harjinder Singh? As investigators dug deeper into the crash, they uncovered that Singh had entered the US illegally years ago. According to police sources cited by The New York Post, Singh crossed into the US illegally on September 20, 2018. He slipped in through the San Ysidro, California border from Mexico, without inspection or parole by immigration officials. That very day, he was caught by the US Border Patrol and marked for fast-track deportation under the Trump administration. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD But Singh claimed he feared being sent back to India. This plea landed him in the asylum system, and in January 2019, he was released on a $5,000 immigration bond. He was told to appear before an immigration judge, but like thousands of others stuck in the massive backlog of asylum cases, he never made it to court. Years later, in June 2021, the Biden administration granted him work papers that had previously been denied during Trump's first term, the Department of Homeland Security said on Monday. 'How many more innocent people have to die before Gavin Newsom stops playing games with the safety of the American public?' it added. Three innocent people were killed in Florida because Gavin Newsom's California DMV issued an illegal alien a Commercial Driver's License—this state of governance is asinine. How many more innocent people have to die before Gavin Newsom stops playing games with the safety of the… — Homeland Security (@DHSgov) August 18, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Once freed from detention, he returned to California and somehow managed to get a commercial driver's licence, though it remains unclear how he was able to do so. 'The illegal alien is an Indian national who was granted a commercial driver's license by the so-called 'sanctuary state' of California, whose reckless policies put the lives of American citizens at risk every single day,' said the White House in a statement in the wake of the deadly crash. However, California Governor Gavin Newsom's Press office hit back and claimed that when Singh entered the US, Trump was the president. Factshttps:// — Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) August 18, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Critics also argued that Singh's victims would still be alive had his deportation gone through as initially planned. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, posted sharply on X, 'He should have never been in our country in the first place!' What's next for Singh? As per a Newsweek report, federal immigration authorities have issued a detainer for Singh, indicating that potential deportation proceedings may follow once the criminal case concludes. His next court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday. With input from agencies
International Business Times
a day ago
- International Business Times
Chilling Video Captures Moment Illegal Immigrant Driver Makes Dangerous U-Turn in Semi-Truck Before Crashing into Minivan and Killing Three
A chilling video captured the moment a minivan slammed into a tractor-trailer that was trying a reckless U-turn on a Florida highway last week — leaving all three passengers in the van dead, and the truck's driver, an illegal immigrant, now facing homicide charges. The tragic accident took place around 3 p.m. on Tuesday along the Florida Turnpike near Fort Pierce. Harjinder Singh, who had obtained a commercial driver's license in California, has been charged with three counts of vehicular homicide following last Tuesday's devastating crash in Florida. Footage from inside his massive semi-truck captures the moment Singh casually attempted a U-turn on the highway, disregarding the fast-moving traffic around him. Killed in One Go Harjinder Singh, an illegal immigrant, seen driving the semi-truck before the deadly crash X As the truck's trailer crossed over the median, it ended up blocking every lane of oncoming traffic — with video from inside the cab capturing a black minivan approaching rapidly, left with no chance to brake or swerve away. Moments later, the minivan crashed head-on into the trailer at full speed and was pinned beneath it. Photos from the crash site showed the minivan completely destroyed — its belongings scattered across the roadway after tearing through the side, while the roof was ripped away and crushed down over the rear in a mangled heap of metal. Inside the semi's cab, Singh showed no reaction to the devastating scene. He gazed out the window as the minivan sped toward the trailer, and even after the violent impact jolted his truck, his expression stayed the same as he quietly shifted into park and shut off the engine. More video taken from alongside the truck after the crash — as rescue teams used jacks to raise the trailer off the van and recover the victims' bodies — showed Singh standing nearby, arms at his sides, expressionless as he watched the scene. Two of the van's passengers died instantly, while the driver was pulled out alive but later succumbed to injuries at a nearby hospital. Nothing but Murder Harjinder Singh seen looking casually after crashing his semi-truck into a minivan, killing three X Authorities have not yet released the victims' names, but according to Treasure Coast Newspapers, they were identified as a 37-year-old woman from Pompano Beach, a 30-year-old man from Florida City, and a 54-year-old man from Miami. Singh now faces three counts of vehicular homicide and remains in custody in Florida. Immigration and Customs Enforcement also issued a detainer for Singh after it was found that he had been living in the U.S. illegally since 2018, when he entered through the Mexican border, according to CBS12. Authorities have not yet confirmed which country Singh is originally from. At the time of the crash, he was driving the truck with a California commercial driver's license. If convicted of homicide, Singh is expected to serve his prison term in Florida before being deported. "Three people lost their lives as a result of his recklessness, and countless friends and family members will experience the pain of their loss forever," said the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles' executive director, Dave Kerner. "Harjinder Singh is in custody on state vehicular homicide charges and immigration violations. He will no longer be able to damage and destroy the lives of Floridians and visitors," he added, according to CBS 12.
Sky News AU
2 days ago
- Sky News AU
Shocking footage shows illegal-migrant driver make outrageous rogue U-turn, killing three: officials
Terrifying video shows the moment a minivan ploughed into a tractor-trailer making an outrageous rogue U-turn on a Florida highway last week — with all three people in the van killed and the truck's illegal-migrant driver now charged with homicide. The roadway horror happened around 3 p.m. Tuesday on the Florida Turnpike near Fort Pierce when the tractor-trailer driven by suspect Harjinder Singh made a hard left turn across the highway and attempted to cross the median through an 'official use only' pass, authorities said. The truck's trailer blocked all of oncoming traffic's lanes as it nosed over the median — with footage from inside its cab showing a black minivan driving toward it with no time to stop and nowhere to turn to avoid a collision. Within seconds, the minivan slammed into the trailer at full speed and became wedged underneath. Photos from the wreck showed the minivan obliterated — with its contents strewn across the highway after apparently bursting from the van's side, while the roof was shorn back and crumpled over the trunk in a twisted mess of metal. Inside the truck's cab, Singh appeared completely unmoved by the violence unfolding on the highway. He looked out the cab window and watched as the minivan flew down the highway into the trailer, and when it collided and the truck was sent shuddering, his face remained unchanged as he calmly put his vehicle into park and turned the engine off. Additional footage from alongside the truck after the wreck — as rescue crews used jacks to lift the trailer from the van and extricate the passengers' remains — showed Singh standing by and watching the operation with his arms at his side and no expression on his face. Two passengers in the minivan were killed instantly, while the driver clung to life and was pulled from the wreck. The driver was later declared dead at a nearby hospital. The victims' names have not been released, but were confirmed to be a 37-year-old Pompano Beach woman, a 30-year-old Florida City man and a 54-year-old Miami man, Treasure Coast Newspapers reported. Singh was charged with three counts of vehicular homicide and is in Florida custody. An Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer also was put out for him after it was determined that he'd been in the US illegally since 2018, when he crossed into the country over the Mexican border, CBS12 reported. It remains unclear what country Singh is originally from. He had been driving with a California commercial driver's license. If found guilty of homicide, Singh will likely serve his sentence in Florida and then be deported. 'Three people lost their lives as a result of his recklessness, and countless friends and family members will experience the pain of their loss forever,' said the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles' executive director, Dave Kerner. 'Harjinder Singh is in custody on state vehicular homicide charges and immigration violations. He will no longer be able to damage and destroy the lives of Floridians and visitors,' he added, according to CBS 12. Originally published as Shocking footage shows illegal-migrant driver make outrageous rogue U-turn, killing three: officials
