Illegal Truck Driver Arrested After Fatal Crash

ICE takes undocumented immigrant into custody following deadly collision in suburban Indianapolis

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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A truck driver identified as an undocumented immigrant from India was arrested by ICE following a fatal crash in suburban Indianapolis that left a 64-year-old man dead. Witnesses say the driver, Sukhdeep Singh, ran a red light and struck the victim's pickup truck, pushing it across a median and into another vehicle.

Why it matters

The case highlights ongoing tensions around immigration enforcement and the use of commercial driver's licenses by undocumented individuals, as well as concerns about public safety on the roads.

The details

According to witness statements, Sukhdeep Singh was driving a Freightliner semi-truck when he ran a red light and struck a Chevrolet pickup truck driven by 64-year-old Terry Schultz. The impact pushed Schultz's pickup across a median and into another vehicle. Schultz was pronounced dead at the scene. Federal law enforcement sources say Singh entered the U.S. illegally in 2018 as a minor and was later released under the Flores consent decree, before obtaining a commercial driver's license in 2025.

  • The fatal crash occurred on February 18, 2026.
  • Sukhdeep Singh obtained a commercial driver's license in May 2025.

The players

Sukhdeep Singh

A truck driver identified as an undocumented immigrant from India who was arrested by ICE following a fatal crash in suburban Indianapolis.

Terry Schultz

A 64-year-old man who was killed when his pickup truck was struck by Singh's semi-truck.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal law enforcement agency that took Sukhdeep Singh into custody following the fatal crash.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

Federal authorities will determine whether to pursue criminal charges against Sukhdeep Singh in addition to his immigration case.

The takeaway

This case highlights ongoing concerns about the use of commercial driver's licenses by undocumented immigrants and the potential public safety risks, as well as the complex interplay between immigration enforcement and the criminal justice system.