Harjinder Singh was charged with three counts of vehicle homicide after his jackknifed truck allegedly caused a deadly crash in Florida.

Harjinder Singh appeared in California court for an extradition hearing Tuesday. Authorities say he flew to Sacramento after the Turnpike accident and was later arrested.

Harjinder Singh is accused of making an illegal U-turn on Florida’s Turnpike in St. Lucie County while driving a commercial semi-truck and trailer.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) launched an investigation into the incident, focusing not only on the circumstances of the crash but also Singh’s qualifications to drive a ...