Illegal Alien Trucker Accused of Critically Injuring American in Wreck

DHS says the suspect, an illegal immigrant, had a commercial driver's license issued by New York state.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 9:56pm

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An illegal alien truck driver has been accused of causing a crash in Indianapolis, Indiana that left a U.S. citizen in critical condition. The suspect, 25-year-old Sukhdev Singh, was arrested by ICE at the scene and will remain in custody pending immigration proceedings. The Department of Homeland Security says Singh had a commercial driver's license issued by the state of New York, despite being in the country illegally.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing concerns about illegal immigrants obtaining commercial driver's licenses and operating large vehicles on American roads, which has led to several high-profile crashes resulting in injuries and fatalities. It also raises questions about state policies, like those in New York, that allow undocumented individuals to obtain driver's licenses.

The details

According to the Department of Homeland Security, the crash occurred on the evening of March 6 when Singh allegedly hit a pedestrian at E Raymond Street and I-65 in Indianapolis. Indiana State Police responded, took Singh into custody, and contacted ICE, who then arrested him at the scene. Singh will remain in ICE custody pending the outcome of his immigration proceedings. The victim was transported to a local hospital and remains in critical condition.

  • The crash happened on the evening of March 6.
  • Singh was arrested by ICE at the scene that same evening.

The players

Sukhdev Singh

A 25-year-old illegal alien truck driver who was arrested by ICE at the scene of the crash.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal agency that arrested Singh at the scene of the crash.

Indiana State Police

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the crash, took Singh into custody, and contacted ICE.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

The federal agency that announced Singh's arrest and the details of the crash.

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What they’re saying

“It is common sense: illegal aliens should not be operating 18-wheelers on American highways. We are praying this individual makes a full recovery. It is incredibly dangerous for illegal aliens, who often don't know our traffic laws or even English, to be operating 18-wheelers on America's roads. Sanctuary governors like Kathy Hochul must stop giving illegal aliens driver's license before even more Americans get injured or killed.”

— Lauren Bis, DHS Deputy Assistant Secretary

What’s next

The judge will decide on whether to allow Singh to be released on bail pending the outcome of his immigration proceedings.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for stricter policies and enforcement around commercial driver's licenses issued to undocumented immigrants, in order to protect public safety on American roads and highways.