LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO TAKE CUSTODY OF TRUCK DRIVER IN TURNPIKE CRASH
Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins is scheduled to hold a press conference Thursday morning at Stockton Metropolitan Airport regarding the custody of Harjinder Singh, an undocumented truck driver implicated in a fatal crash on the Florida Turnpike.
The crash occurred on the Turnpike, resulting in multiple fatalities and serious injuries. According to authorities, Singh is accused of causing the incident involving two large trucks and several passenger vehicles. Emergency response agencies, including local fire and police departments, provided medical aid to the injured and managed traffic during the incident.
As a result of the crash, the northbound lanes of the Turnpike were closed for several hours while an investigation was conducted. Towing services removed the damaged vehicles from the scene. Authorities are currently assessing the full extent of injuries and have not released any further information regarding the victims.
This press conference comes as part of the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. Further updates are expected as details become confirmed.