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Sikh Truckers See Spike in Anti-Immigrant Vitriol After Deadly Florida Crash
Since the crash, harassment reports against Sikh truckers have increased, with the North American Punjabi Truckers Association estimating Sikhs comprise 20% of U.S. truck drivers.
- On August 12, India-born truck driver Harjinder Singh made a U-turn on the Florida Turnpike, resulting in a fatal accident that claimed the lives of three individuals.
- The crash ignited intense nationwide discussions about immigration and sparked a dispute between Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis and California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom.
- Members of California's Sikh trucking community reported a spike in anti-Sikh rhetoric and online vitriol denigrating their religion following the crash.
- The Sikh Coalition mourned the lost lives and stated that heightened rhetoric targeting their faith results in increased violence, calling for fair legal proceedings for the family.
- The incident heightened concerns within the community about potential loss of freedoms amid increasing discrimination, while advocacy groups have been contacting Sikh truckers to inform them about their legal protections.
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A deadly crash, a divided nation: Why Sikh truckers are now in the crossfire (World)
On Aug. 12, Harjinder Singh, an India-born truck driver, made a U-turn on the Florida Turnpike that authorities say caused a crash that killed three people. The crash and subsequent investigations stirred arguments between Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Democratic Gov. Gavin New...
News 4 JAX
A deadly crash, a divided nation: Why Sikh truckers are now in the crossfire
Members of California’s Sikh trucking community say a deadly crash involving one of its own has led to a spike in anti-Sikh rhetoric.
Sikh truckers see spike in anti-immigrant vitriol after deadly U-turn crash
Troopers say 35-year-old Harjinder Singh attempted an illegal U-turn on Florida's Turnpike near Fort Pierce on August 12, placing his semi-truck directly in the path of a minivan. The van slammed into the trailer, killing all three passengers. Singh is now charged with three counts of vehicular homicide. (SLCSO){ }
Winnipeg Free Press
Sikh truckers see spike in anti-immigrant vitriol after deadly Florida crash
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