The attorney who spoke with the truck driver accused of causing a crash that killed three people in South Florida says the man is devastated and fearful for his future, as political fallout over immigration intensifies.
Police said 28-year-old Harjinder Singh, an undocumented immigrant from India, made an illegal U-turn two weeks ago on the Florida Turnpike in Fort Pierce while heading to Miami. A minivan crashed into Singh’s semi-truck, killing three people inside.
The victims were identified as 30-year-old Herby Dufresne of Florida City, 37-year-old Faniola Joseph of Pompano Beach and 54-year-old Rodrique Dor of Miami.
Attorney: Singh regrets his actions
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, an attorney with the advocacy group Sikhs for Justice, said he spoke with Singh after the arrest. Though he is not representing Singh, Pannun said the two share the same Sikh faith…