Florida AG Demands English Checks for Truckers After Fatal Crash by Undocumented Driver

Fatal Crash and Driver Identification

• 🎯 A recent fatal crash on Florida's Turnpike resulted in the deaths of Herby Du Fresnola Joseph and Rodriguez door.
• ⚠️ The semi-truck driver involved, Haringer Singh, is alleged to have been in the country illegally.

New Enforcement Measures

• 🚨 In response to the crash, Florida Attorney General James Umeire announced increased enforcement actions targeting truck drivers.
• 🗣️ These actions will include checks for English fluency and immigration status at agricultural checkpoints across the state.
• 🤝 State agricultural officers will collaborate with ICE and other partners, utilizing the 287G program for interior enforcement.

Allegations Against the Truck Driver

• 🚗 Singh, 28, is accused of making an illegal U-turn on August 12th, which led to the fatal collision.
• 📜 Officials state Singh entered the U.S. illegally in 2018 and obtained commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) from both Washington and California.
• 🚫 The Attorney General alleges Singh could not speak English or identify basic road symbols, questioning his ability to operate commercial vehicles safely.

Attorney General's Demands

• 📧 Umeire has written to the federal government requesting the revocation of CDL program authority and related funding for Washington and California.
• 🔍 The Attorney General's office is investigating sanctuary jurisdictions and entities that may have provided CDL exams without proper vetting.