Summary
A truck driver accused of causing a deadly crash in California is in the U.S. illegally, according to officials. The incident has sparked renewed federal criticism of state policies on commercial driver’s licenses for noncitizens. A debate continues between federal and California officials over immigration and road safety rules.
Key Facts
- A semitruck driven by Jashanpreet Singh caused a crash killing three people on a California freeway.
- Singh is accused of being under the influence of drugs during the crash.
- Singh entered the U.S. illegally in 2022 and had a commercial driver's license.
- Federal officials are concerned about immigrants driving commercial vehicles without proper legal status.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticized California's policies on issuing licenses to noncitizens.
- Governor Gavin Newsom's office said Singh was authorized for employment under federal law.
- The crash video shows the truck hitting and causing a chain-reaction with multiple vehicles.
- President Trump and Secretary Duffy want stricter rules for noncitizens obtaining commercial driver’s licenses.
