Undocumented Immigrants Without CDL Driving High for Bogus Trucking Companies Murdering Americans — Two Fatal Crashes, Two Unlicensed Drivers, One Systemic Breakdown
In October 2025, two devastating semi-truck crashes — one in Indiana and the other in California — claimed a total of four lives and injured several others. Both incidents involved undocumented immigrants operating commercial vehicles under questionable or outright illegal circumstances, raising urgent concerns about regulatory oversight, immigration enforcement, and public safety.
California: Drug-Impaired Driving Ends in Tragedy
On October 22, on the 10 Freeway in Ontario, California, 21-year-old Jashanpreet Singh, an undocumented immigrant from India, was arrested after allegedly plowing his freightliner into a line of vehicles on a congested freeway. Singh, who entered the U.S. illegally in 2022 and was awaiting an immigration hearing, was reportedly under the influence of drugs at the time. Toxicology reports confirmed impairment, and dashcam footage showed he never braked before impact.
The crash involved eight vehicles and resulted in three deaths and four hospitalizations. Singh is being held without bail and faces vehicular manslaughter and DUI charges. Authorities are still investigating whether he held a valid CDL.
This incident follows a similar crash in August, when another undocumented Indian national, Harjinder Singh, caused a triple fatality in Florida while making an illegal U-turn. That case prompted Florida to sue California and Washington, alleging those states failed to enforce federal safety and immigration requirements in issuing CDLs.
Indiana: A Fatal Collision and a Suspended License
A week earlier, on October 16, Broko Stankovic, a Serbian national residing in the U.S. illegally, was arrested after allegedly causing a fatal crash on U.S. Highway 20 in Portage, Indiana. Authorities say Stankovic failed to slow for stopped traffic and swerved into oncoming lanes, striking a Subaru Crosstrek and killing its 54-year-old driver. His semi-truck jackknifed, also hitting a Ram Sprinter van.
Investigators revealed that Stankovic was using a suspended commercial driver’s license (CDL) belonging to a family member and was employed by an unregistered trucking company based in Chicago. ICE detained him following the crash, and he now faces felony charges for reckless homicide and criminal recklessness. Reports suggest that over 35 Serbian nationals linked to the same illegal trucking operation have been detained in Chicago.
Conclusion: These tragedies are not just about individual recklessness — they expose systemic vulnerabilities at the intersection of immigration policy, commercial licensing, and public safety. The loss of life is heartbreaking, and the public’s demand for accountability is justified.
However, it is essential to resist the urge to reduce these incidents to simplistic narratives about nationality or immigration status.
The real issue lies in the breakdown of regulatory safeguards: unregistered trucking companies, fraudulent or improperly issued CDLs, and insufficient vetting of commercial drivers — regardless of origin. These failures endanger everyone on the road.
A constructive path forward requires a multi-pronged response:
- Rigorous enforcement of licensing standards and company registration.
- Transparent immigration processes that prioritize safety and accountability.
- Federal-state coordination to ensure uniform compliance with safety and immigration laws.
Ultimately, public safety should never be compromised by bureaucratic gaps or political inertia. These lives lost must not be in vain—they should serve as a catalyst for reform that upholds both justice and humanity.
In October 2025, two devastating semi-truck crashes — one in Indiana and the other in California — claimed a total of four lives and injured several others. Both incidents involved undocumented immigrants operating commercial vehicles under questionable or outright illegal circumstances, raising urgent concerns about regulatory oversight, immigration enforcement, and public safety.
California: Drug-Impaired Driving Ends in Tragedy
On October 22, on the 10 Freeway in Ontario, California, 21-year-old Jashanpreet Singh, an undocumented immigrant from India, was arrested after allegedly plowing his freightliner into a line of vehicles on a congested freeway. Singh, who entered the U.S. illegally in 2022 and was awaiting an immigration hearing, was reportedly under the influence of drugs at the time. Toxicology reports confirmed impairment, and dashcam footage showed he never braked before impact.
The crash involved eight vehicles and resulted in three deaths and four hospitalizations. Singh is being held without bail and faces vehicular manslaughter and DUI charges. Authorities are still investigating whether he held a valid CDL.
This incident follows a similar crash in August, when another undocumented Indian national, Harjinder Singh, caused a triple fatality in Florida while making an illegal U-turn. That case prompted Florida to sue California and Washington, alleging those states failed to enforce federal safety and immigration requirements in issuing CDLs.
Indiana: A Fatal Collision and a Suspended License
A week earlier, on October 16, Broko Stankovic, a Serbian national residing in the U.S. illegally, was arrested after allegedly causing a fatal crash on U.S. Highway 20 in Portage, Indiana. Authorities say Stankovic failed to slow for stopped traffic and swerved into oncoming lanes, striking a Subaru Crosstrek and killing its 54-year-old driver. His semi-truck jackknifed, also hitting a Ram Sprinter van.
Investigators revealed that Stankovic was using a suspended commercial driver’s license (CDL) belonging to a family member and was employed by an unregistered trucking company based in Chicago. ICE detained him following the crash, and he now faces felony charges for reckless homicide and criminal recklessness. Reports suggest that over 35 Serbian nationals linked to the same illegal trucking operation have been detained in Chicago.
Conclusion: These tragedies are not just about individual recklessness — they expose systemic vulnerabilities at the intersection of immigration policy, commercial licensing, and public safety. The loss of life is heartbreaking, and the public’s demand for accountability is justified.
However, it is essential to resist the urge to reduce these incidents to simplistic narratives about nationality or immigration status.
The real issue lies in the breakdown of regulatory safeguards: unregistered trucking companies, fraudulent or improperly issued CDLs, and insufficient vetting of commercial drivers — regardless of origin. These failures endanger everyone on the road.
A constructive path forward requires a multi-pronged response:
- Rigorous enforcement of licensing standards and company registration.
- Transparent immigration processes that prioritize safety and accountability.
- Federal-state coordination to ensure uniform compliance with safety and immigration laws.
Ultimately, public safety should never be compromised by bureaucratic gaps or political inertia. These lives lost must not be in vain—they should serve as a catalyst for reform that upholds both justice and humanity.