Subpoenas Filed Against Trucking Company in Fatal Florida U-Turn Crash
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched a major legal offensive, issuing both criminal and civil subpoenas to White Hawk Carriers Inc.—the employer of a truck driver involved in a deadly crash that claimed three lives in August 2025.
The announcement came during a press conference held on September 4 in Hillsborough County. The subpoenas compel the Ceres, California–based company to turn over key business documents related to their hiring practices, training procedures, and the legal status of their drivers.
A Crash That Shouldn’t Have Happened
At the center of the controversy is 28-year-old Harjinder Singh, who reportedly made an illegal U-turn on the Florida Turnpike in St. Lucie County. Singh's trailer jackknifed across traffic, resulting in a minivan crashing into it and killing all three occupants inside.
Attorney General Uthmeier stated Singh never should have been licensed to drive a commercial vehicle in the U.S. “Not only was he illegally in the country, but he also lacked the competency and training to operate a truck safely,” Uthmeier declared.
Singh, originally from India, had entered the country illegally in 2018 and managed to secure commercial licenses in both California and Washington, despite failing basic language and road sign recognition tests.
Florida’s Tough Stance on Public Safety
“We’re going to use every legal tool at our disposal to fight back and protect our citizens,” Uthmeier said. The subpoenas are part of a broader initiative aimed at holding employers accountable for hiring unqualified or undocumented drivers.
The civil subpoena seeks records on Singh’s employment, training certifications, and the company’s internal safety protocols. The criminal subpoena goes further, demanding White Hawk Carriers disclose the citizenship status of all their drivers and explain how Singh passed vetting and qualification checks.
Federal Oversight and Broader Implications
This case has gained national attention, with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration launching its own investigation. Early findings indicate that Singh correctly answered just 2 of 12 questions on his English proficiency test and failed to identify most traffic signs.
White Hawk Carriers was already under scrutiny, with its federal insurance canceled and out-of-state operations limited prior to the August crash due to safety violations.
Attorney General Uthmeier also issued legal demands to the states of California and Washington, asking for transparency in their commercial licensing procedures and how drivers like Singh were able to bypass proper vetting.
A Push for Accountability
“Accountability is coming for these sanctuary policies putting Floridians at risk,” Uthmeier said in a written statement. This case marks a significant test of how states and federal agencies manage commercial driver licensing, employment screening, and immigration enforcement.
The legal pressure on White Hawk Carriers could trigger industry-wide changes as states review the integrity of their licensing processes and employers reevaluate hiring practices.
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