Illegal Pakistani Trucker Arrested After Deadly Head-On Crash

Federal agents nabbed the undocumented migrant years after the fatal 2023 highway collision.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:19pm

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Federal immigration agents have arrested Dawood Hussain, a Pakistani national accused of killing a Maryland father of two in a 2023 head-on highway collision. Hussain, who was living in the U.S. illegally, allegedly drove his tractor-trailer the wrong way on a Pennsylvania highway and crashed into another vehicle, resulting in the death of Hendry Tamarez Nunez.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing concerns about the presence of unlicensed and undocumented foreign truck drivers on American roads, which has led to a series of deadly crashes in recent years. The Trump administration has implemented stricter rules and screening processes to keep illegal migrants away from commercial driving jobs.

The details

According to security camera footage, Hussain disregarded a wrong-way sign and a one-way indicator sign, driving his big rig northbound in the southbound lane of I-83 at 44 mph. He then collided head-on with Nunez's vehicle, causing it to spin off the road, fall down an embankment, and strike a tree, killing Nunez instantly.

  • The fatal crash occurred in October 2023.
  • Hussain was arrested by ICE agents on March 13, 2026.

The players

Dawood Hussain

A Pakistani national living in the U.S. illegally who was accused of causing a fatal head-on collision while driving a tractor-trailer the wrong way on a highway.

Hendry Tamarez Nunez

A naturalized American citizen and father of two living in Maryland who was killed in the 2023 crash.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

The agency that identified Hussain's criminal charges, flagged him as a public safety threat, and alerted ICE to his upcoming interview, leading to his arrest.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal agency that arrested Hussain in March 2026 after being alerted by USCIS.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

The agency that has implemented stricter rules and screening processes to keep illegal migrants away from commercial driving jobs in response to a rise in deadly crashes involving unlicensed foreign truck drivers.

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What they’re saying

“Illegal aliens should not be operating 80,000-pound tractor-trailers on American roads. This tragedy, like many others, was completely preventable.”

— Matthew Tragesser, USCIS spokesman

“Under President Trump's leadership, USCIS remains committed to safeguarding our communities by helping to ensure dangerous illegal aliens are removed from our country, as well as supporting the president's call for even tougher measures to prevent future truck tragedies.”

— Matthew Tragesser, USCIS spokesman

“Don't get us wrong, we've always had problems. We have seen an increase in the non-domiciled CDLs, and we've also seen an increase of what we believe are these chameleon carriers. This is more than what I thought and do not ever remember anything like this before.”

— Derek Barrs, FMCSA administrator

What’s next

The Department of Transportation is expected to continue implementing new screening processes and regulations to prevent unlicensed foreign truck drivers from operating commercial vehicles on American roads.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of addressing the presence of undocumented migrants in safety-critical industries like commercial trucking, and the need for stronger enforcement and oversight to protect public safety on the nation's highways.