Fatal crash in California prompts federal criticism of immigrant truck drivers

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A truck driver in California, allegedly under the influence and in the country illegally, caused a fatal crash, leading to renewed federal criticism of immigrant truck drivers. The crash killed three people and injured four others. U.S. Homeland Security stated the 21-year-old driver entered the U.S. illegally in 2022. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy reiterated concerns about commercial driver's licenses, while California's governor's office stated federal authorization allowed the driver to obtain his license.


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