Illegal immigrant failed CDL test 10 times before fatal Florida crash

A Illegal foreign truck drivers A Washington state man accused of causing a crash in Florida that killed three people failed his commercial driver’s license (CDL) test 10 times in two months before getting a license in 2023, Fox News has learned from a senior official in the Florida attorney general’s office.

Harjinder Singh crossed the southern border illegally in 2018 and is accused of causing a crash in Fort Pierce, Florida in August that killed three people.

Investigators with the Florida AG’s office learned that Singh failed his CDL knowledge test 10 times in Washington state between March 10, 2023 and May 5, 2023. They also learned that he failed his air brakes knowledge test twice.

The Washington company that trained Singh for his CDL certified that he could speak English, though he struggled to speak fluently, the senior official said. Nevertheless, Washington issued Singh his first CDL, and California later issued him a second CDL.

English, road sign test on illegal immigrant truck driver accused of killing three people: dot

A bodycam still shows Harjinder Singh holding documents as a New Mexico State Police officer issues a speeding ticket during a July 3 traffic stop. (New Mexico State Police Bodycam)

Bodycam footage released in August shows Singh struggling with limited English after being pulled over for speeding. New Mexico A month ago — a detail that has become a central focus in the case.

The footage shows Singh being stopped by a New Mexico State Police trooper on July 3 for driving 60 mph in a 45 mph zone.

Singh apologized for getting the ticket. he Communicated clearly At first, but after signing the papers and preparing to leave, the officer struggled to understand him.

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A new mugshot provided by the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office of Harjinder Singh, who was booked into the St. Lucie County Jail, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. Singh, an illegal immigrant commercial truck driver, faces charges in connection with a crash that killed three people after he allegedly made an illegal U-turn on Florida Interstate 12. (St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office)

Investigating Officer Wrecked in Florida Singh is said to have failed the English and road sign tests. He is accused of jackknifing his 18-wheeler during an illegal U-turn, causing the van to crash into the side of a semi, killing three people.

Last week, the Florida AG’s office filed suit California and Washington Supreme Court filing to block both states from issuing CDLs to illegal immigrants. The lawsuit alleges failure to comply with federal security and immigration status requirements.

Bodycam video shows illegal immigrant truck driver speaking limited English with New Mexico officer

Harjinder Singh, 28, was arrested in Florida for making an unauthorized U-turn that killed three people. (St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office)

Transport Secretary Sean Duffy said on October 15 that many big rig drivers fail to meet English language requirements – a problem his department is now targeting.

“I’m giving states a notice this summer: Enforce the Trump administration’s English language requirements or the checks stop coming,” Duffy said. “California is the only state in the nation that refuses to ensure big rig drivers can read our road signs and communicate with law enforcement. This is a fundamental safety issue that affects you and your family on America’s roads.”

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The announcement came after the Trump administration’s decision Withhold more than $40 million in federal highway safety funds from California for failing to enforce federal English proficiency standards for truck drivers.

Fox News Digital’s Michael Dorgan contributed to this report.