The family of Harjinder Singh, an Indian-origin truck driver, is seeking a more lenient sentence after he was involved in a deadly crash in Florida. The 28-year-old, from Rataul village in Punjab, India, is facing charges of vehicular homicide related to an incident on the Florida Turnpike on August 12. The crash, involving Singh’s tractor-trailer and a minivan, resulted in three fatalities. Investigators have stated that an illegal U-turn by Singh preceded the collision. Singh’s family and the broader village community are appealing to the court for a lighter sentence, highlighting his youth and describing the accident as a matter of misfortune. After the tragic incident, Singh was located and arrested in California before being returned to Florida. The family has expressed their grief over the loss of life. The situation has also spurred an online petition seeking support for Singh, which has faced both support and criticism.
