TL;DR
- In Illinois, Indian national Jashanpreet Singh, working illegally as a trucker, caused a tragic crash on a highway, resulting in three US fatalities.
- Authorities described Singh’s expired visa status and confirmed he faces vehicular homicide charges amid sharp criticism from US political figures.
- The Trump administration cited the accident as evidence of broader immigration system lapses.
- Indian Embassy officials requested access to verify details and offer legal support.
- Political debates reignited around workforce vetting for commercial drivers, highlighting needs for stricter immigration enforcement.
- The case remains a flashpoint in US-India relations and political discourse on labor regulations.



