Three Blue States Faulted in Fatal Florida Crash

The U.S. Department of Transportation is investigating three blue states—Washington, New Mexico, and California—for potential violations of federal regulations in connection with a fatal car crash in Florida on August 12. The crash, which killed three people, was allegedly caused by illegal immigrant truck driver Harjinder Singh, who was issued a work permit under the Biden administration.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy accused the three states of failing to comply with federal rules, which would have prevented Singh from obtaining a commercial driver’s license. Washington state improperly issued Singh a full-term CDL, despite federal restrictions on asylum seekers and illegal aliens. New Mexico allegedly failed to conduct a required English Language Proficiency (ELP) test when Singh was pulled over for speeding. California is also under scrutiny for its role in issuing Singh’s CDL.
Duffy emphasized the seriousness of the states’ alleged failures, stating, “If they had followed the rules, this driver would never have been behind the wheel, and three precious lives would still be with us.” He described the situation as a “lawless frontier” in the trucking industry, driven by nonenforcement and radical immigration policies.
The Washington, New Mexico, and California Departments of Transportation have not yet responded to requests for comment. California Gov. Gavin Newsom dismissed the accusations, claiming they were “either lying or clueless,” in a tweet attributed to his press office.
Duffy promised to release further details on the investigation soon. The incident has sparked broader concerns about immigration policies and driver licensing regulations, particularly in blue states.

Published: 8/20/2025