A commercial truck driver who entered the United States through a now-discontinued border application program has been charged in connection with a fatal collision that claimed four lives in Jay County, Indiana, on Tuesday.
Bekzhan Beishekeev, a 30-year-old national of Kyrgyzstan, crossed into the United States using the CBP One mobile application, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The application, implemented during the previous administration, allowed approximately 900,000 migrants to schedule entry appointments at the border. President Donald Trump terminated the program on his first day in office and subsequently repurposed the application to facilitate voluntary departure scheduling.
Following his entry into the country, Beishekeev obtained a commercial driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, granting him authorization to operate large commercial vehicles on American roadways.
According to local authorities and the Department of Homeland Security, Beishekeev failed to reduce speed for a slowed semi-trailer on the highway. He then swerved into oncoming traffic, striking a passenger van in a head-on collision that resulted in four fatalities.
Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security Tricia McLaughlin issued a statement Thursday addressing the circumstances surrounding the case. “Not only was Bekzhan Beishekeev released into our country by the Biden administration using the CBP One app, but he was also given a commercial driver’s license by Governor Josh Shapiro’s Pennsylvania,” McLaughlin stated. “These decisions have had deadly consequences and led to the death of four innocent people in Indiana on Tuesday.”
The incident has renewed debate over state licensing policies and federal immigration procedures. McLaughlin emphasized concerns about road safety, noting potential challenges when individuals unfamiliar with American traffic regulations operate commercial vehicles.
“It is incredibly dangerous for illegal aliens, who often do not know our traffic laws or even English, to be operating semi-trucks on America’s roads,” McLaughlin added. “These sanctuary governors must stop giving illegal aliens commercial driver’s licenses before another American gets killed.”
The Department of Homeland Security has classified Beishekeev as an illegal alien, though he entered through an officially sanctioned government program that was operational at the time of his arrival.
The collision occurred on a Jay County highway when traffic patterns required vehicles to slow or stop. The investigation into the crash continues, with local authorities working to determine all contributing factors.
This case highlights the intersection of immigration policy, state licensing authority, and public safety concerns. The CBP One application represented an attempt to manage border crossings through a scheduling system, but critics argued it effectively created a streamlined entry process for individuals who would otherwise be inadmissible.
The four victims of Tuesday’s collision have not been publicly identified pending family notification. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be forthcoming as authorities complete their review of the incident.
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