Illegal Immigrant Charged with Fatal Semi-Truck Crash in Indiana
Authorities in Indiana have arrested an illegal immigrant, Broko Stankovic, for allegedly causing a fatal semi-truck crash on Wednesday. The incident took place on U.S. Highway 20, where Stankovic was driving when traffic came to a halt due to a Ram Sprinter turning near Douglas Drive. The suspect did not appear to slow down, leading to an evasive left turn that resulted in a collision with a Subaru Crosstrek. The semi-truck jackknifed, striking the Ram Sprinter and pushing it into a road sign. The 54-year-old driver of the Subaru died at the scene.
Stankovic, who possessed a suspended Illinois CDL that was not his own, is facing felony charges of reckless homicide and criminal recklessness resulting in death. His company was also not registered with the Department of Transportation. ICE has issued a detainer for Stankovic due to his immigration status.
Officials have linked Stankovic to a previous incident in Florida where an illegal immigrant was accused of killing three people in a highway crash. The individual in that case had crossed the border into California in 2018, according to information provided by DHS. This connection has raised concerns about the potential role of undocumented immigrants in traffic fatalities, prompting further legal actions and investigations into the trucking company that employed Stankovic.
The Florida attorney general has issued subpoenas to the trucking company that employed Stankovic, indicating an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. This case has sparked a broader discussion about the enforcement of immigration laws and the responsibility of companies in ensuring workplace safety, particularly in industries like trucking where driver qualifications are critical for road safety.
Fox News Digital has reached out to ICE for more information on the case. The incident has also highlighted the need for stricter regulations and oversight in the trucking industry to prevent such tragedies. As the legal proceedings continue, the case remains under scrutiny as a significant example of the intersection between immigration policies and public safety concerns.