A truck driver involved in a deadly Florida Turnpike crash held a valid CDL despite failing an English proficiency test and being in the U.S. illegally. FMCSA has launched an investigation into the driver and his carrier,

Questions from a triple fatality on the Florida Turnpike about 50 miles north of West Palm Beach are centered on Harjinder Singh’s citizenship status, a work permit, and where he obtained a commercial driver’s license.

The truck had attempted a U-turn at a section of the highway marked for "Official Use Only," according to reports from TCPalm News and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The semi-truck was towing a box trailer and travelling in the outer northbound lane when it crossed all travel lanes to access the restricted median turn.