Florida AG Issues Subpoenas After Fatal St. Lucie County Truck Crash
TAMPA, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Thursday that his office has issued criminal and civil subpoenas to White Hawk Carriers, the employer of a truck driver involved in a crash that killed three people in St. Lucie County.
The driver, Harjinder Singh, reportedly made an illegal U-turn that contributed to the fatal incident. Authorities confirmed Singh, described as an undocumented immigrant, held Commercial Driver's Licenses from both Washington and California. Uthmeier stated that Singh could not communicate in English, struggled to read road signs, and should never have been permitted to operate a commercial vehicle.
“We will use every legal tool at our disposal to protect our citizens,” Uthmeier said. In addition to subpoenas, his office has sought information from Washington and California regarding how Singh obtained his licenses and the extent of similar cases among undocumented individuals.
Uthmeier criticized sanctuary policies, stating, “There's no way he went through the proper training” and emphasized Florida's commitment to addressing such issues.
The announcement was made in conjunction with local law enforcement, where Uthmeier acknowledged ongoing efforts to combat criminal activity within the community.
Related: New footage challenges Singh's English proficiency claims.
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