**Illegal Immigrant Allegedly Causes Fatal Semi-Truck Crash on Oregon Highway, Killing Two**
An illegal immigrant allegedly responsible for a fatal crash that killed two people in Oregon was reportedly issued a commercial driver’s license by California under Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
In a statement released Monday, DHS identified the individual as Rajinder Kumar, an Indian national accused of criminally negligent homicide and reckless endangerment. Kumar, 32, reportedly jackknifed his semi-truck and trailer, blocking both lanes of U.S. Highway 20 around 9:30 p.m. on November 24 in Deschutes County, Oregon, according to Fox 12 Oregon.
A Subaru Outback collided with Kumar’s semi-truck, killing both the driver, William Micah Carter, and the passenger, Jennifer Lynn Lower, DHS confirmed.
The agency stated that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged a detainer for Kumar’s arrest. He is currently being held at the Deschutes County Jail pending further proceedings. DHS added that since Oregon is a sanctuary state, ICE will make all necessary efforts to apprehend Kumar should he be released from custody.
**Background and Immigration Status**
According to DHS, Rajinder Kumar entered the United States illegally near Lukeville, Arizona, in November 2022. After being released into the country by the Biden administration, Kumar was granted work authorization in 2023. He was also issued a commercial driver’s license by the state of California.
This case adds to a series of high-profile auto accidents involving illegal immigrants who obtained driver’s licenses in sanctuary states.
**Similar Incidents in Other States**
In August, another illegal immigrant and semi-truck driver, Harjinder Singh—also from India—made an illegal U-turn on the Florida Turnpike. This dangerous maneuver led to a minivan crashing into the truck, resulting in the deaths of the driver and two passengers.
ICE has also lodged an arrest detainer against Singh, who faces three counts of vehicular homicide.
Earlier in August, ICE arrested Partap Singh, a criminal illegal alien accused of causing a multi-car pileup while driving a commercial semi-truck in California. The crash left 5-year-old Dalilah Coleman with critical, life-altering injuries.
In October, ICE lodged a detainer for Jashanpreet Singh, who was implicated in a crash that killed three people in California while driving a semi-truck under the influence.
**DHS Response**
Regarding the November crash involving Rajinder Kumar, DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin expressed condolences, saying, “Our prayers are with William and Jennifer’s families.”
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