Executive Summary
- Harjinder Singh appeared in a Florida court facing three counts of vehicular manslaughter after a fatal semi-truck crash.
- He was arrested in Stockton, California, by the U.S. Marshals Service four days after the incident in St. Lucie County.
- Authorities allege Singh entered the country illegally and has a prior history of serious driving infractions, including a 2019 bridge collapse in Arkansas.
- The case has drawn public comment from officials including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump.
ST. LUCIE, FL – Harjinder Singh, a man charged with three counts of vehicular manslaughter in St. Lucie County, made a virtual court appearance on November 13 from the county jail. Singh was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in Stockton, California, on August 16, following a fatal crash that occurred on Florida’s Turnpike four days earlier.
Details of the Incident and Arrest
According to a U.S. Marshal’s Office press release, Singh was allegedly operating a semi-truck on August 12, 2025, when he attempted to make a U-turn, crossing into the path of another vehicle. The resulting collision killed three people inside the second vehicle. Authorities stated that an investigation revealed Singh and a passenger flew to Sacramento, California, the day after the crash. An arrest warrant was issued on August 15.
U.S. Marshals and Task Force Officers located and arrested Singh in Stockton without incident. The U.S. Marshal’s office noted that an immigration detainer was also filed on behalf of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, alleging that Singh entered the United States illegally in 2018.
Background and Official Statements
Reports indicate Singh has a history of serious motor vehicle infractions. In 2019, he was reportedly cited after a truck he was driving, which exceeded the weight limit by 64,000 pounds, allegedly caused a bridge to collapse in Yell County, Arkansas. The case has drawn statements from several public figures, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump, who have commented on the circumstances surrounding the incident.
In a statement, Gadayces Serralta, Director of the U.S. Marshal Service, called the arrest a “cross-country, multi-state, and multi-agency success.” The statement from the U.S. Marshal’s office also included commentary from Pam Bondi, who criticized so-called ‘sanctuary state’ policies.
Legal Proceedings
Singh remains in custody in St. Lucie County as legal proceedings continue. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.