Illegal Trucker KILLS Four – Biden App Blamed

Four members of an Amish community died on a rural Indiana highway when a semi-truck driver who entered the United States through a mobile app less than fourteen months earlier swerved into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with their van.

Story Snapshot

Bekzhan Beishekeev, a 30-year-old illegal immigrant from Kyrgyzstan, caused a fatal head-on collision on February 3, 2026, killing four Amish passengers in Jay County, Indiana
Beishekeev entered the U.S. through the Biden-era CBP One app in December 2024 and received a Pennsylvania commercial driver’s license seven months later
Federal authorities shut down three trucking companies and revoked certification for the CDL school that licensed Beishekeev within ten days of the crash
The incident represents the latest in a pattern of fatal crashes involving illegal immigrant truck drivers, prompting a nationwide audit of state licensing procedures

When Immigration Policy Meets Interstate Commerce

The crash occurred around 4:00 p.m. on State Road 67 near County Road 550 East. Beishekeev failed to brake for a slowed semi-truck ahead of him, then swerved his 2022 Freightliner into the westbound lane. The van carried members of the tight-knit Amish community from Bryant, Indiana. Henry Eicher, 50, died alongside his sons Menno, 25, and Paul, 19. Simon Girod, 23, also perished. The collision left a fifth passenger injured. Within twenty-four hours, Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued a detainer against Beishekeev at Jay County Jail.

The Path From Border to Big Rig

Beishekeev’s journey to that Indiana highway began at the Nogales, Arizona port of entry on December 19, 2024. He utilized the CBP One mobile application, a Biden administration program designed to facilitate immigration processing. The system granted him parole status upon arrival. Seven months later, Pennsylvania issued him a commercial driver’s license. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt characterized the CBP One app as functioning like a magic pass for theme parks, but with far deadlier consequences. The timeline raises fundamental questions about vetting procedures and the speed at which individuals without established U.S. driving records receive authorization to operate 80,000-pound vehicles on American highways.

A Pattern Emerges on American Highways

This crash did not occur in isolation. In October 2025, two separate big-rig crashes caused by illegal immigrants with commercial licenses killed four Americans over nine days. Those incidents prompted Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to announce a nationwide audit of state CDL issuance procedures just days before the Indiana collision. The pattern suggests systemic vulnerabilities rather than isolated incidents. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated that allowing illegal aliens who often lack familiarity with American traffic laws or English to operate semi-trucks creates incredibly dangerous conditions. The observation aligns with common sense safety principles that have governed commercial licensing for decades.

Federal Enforcement Comes Down Hard

The Department of Transportation moved decisively on February 13, 2026, ten days after the crash. AJ Partners, Beishekeev’s employer, was knocked out of service. Two additional carriers connected to AJ Partners, Tutash Express and Sam Express, also lost their operating authority. Aydana CDL School had its certification revoked for facilitating Beishekeev’s license acquisition. Transportation Secretary Duffy characterized these actions as just the beginning, promising that every bad actor would be held accountable. The swift enforcement suggests authorities had been building cases against these entities, with the fatal crash providing the final impetus for decisive action.

The Political Firestorm Intensifies

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro found himself in the crosshairs for his state’s decision to issue Beishekeev a commercial license. Critics pointed to sanctuary policies that they argue prioritize ideological commitments over public safety. The current administration seized on the incident as validation of its stricter enforcement approach. Transportation Secretary Duffy explicitly connected the tragedy to what he termed open borders policies that allowed millions to flood the country. Whether the political rhetoric leads to substantive reform depends on whether states comply with the federal audit and implement stricter documentation requirements for non-citizens seeking commercial licenses.

What Happens Next in Jay County and Beyond

Beishekeev remains in ICE custody pending immigration proceedings that will likely result in deportation. The Indiana State Police Critical Incident Reconstruction Team continues investigating the crash mechanics, working with the Commercial Vehicle Division, Jay County Sheriff’s Department, and Coroner’s Office. The nationwide CDL audit proceeds, examining how states verify immigration status and driving qualifications before issuing commercial licenses. The Amish community in Bryant mourns four members whose deaths transformed a routine afternoon drive into an inflection point in American immigration and transportation policy debates. The regulatory changes emerging from this tragedy may determine whether similar crashes become routine or rare.