Unlawful immigrant allegedly causes deadly semi-truck crash on freeway, killing driver: officers

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An unlawful immigrant in Indiana was arrested after he allegedly triggered a deadly semi-truck crash, based on officers.

The Portage Police Division mentioned Broko Stankovic was driving on US Freeway 20 in Indiana on Wednesday when site visitors got here to a cease resulting from a Ram Sprinter turning close to Douglas Drive, however the suspect didn’t seem to decelerate in his semi-truck, based on FOX 32.

Officers mentioned Stankovic tried to make a tough evasive left flip when he entered reverse site visitors and hit a Subaru Crosstrek.

The semi-truck jackknifed consequently and hit the Ram Sprinter, which was pushed right into a street signal.

Police mentioned the 54-year-old driver of the Subaru died on the scene.


Broko Stankovic was driving on US Freeway 20 in Indiana on Wednesday when site visitors got here to a cease resulting from a Ram Sprinter turning close to Douglas Drive, however the suspect didn’t seem to decelerate in his semi-truck. Portage County Sheriff’s Workplace

The semi-truck jackknifed as a result and hit the Ram Sprinter, which was pushed into a road sign.
The semi-truck jackknifed consequently and hit the Ram Sprinter, which was pushed right into a street signal. Google Maps

Officers mentioned Stankovic possessed a suspended Illinois CDL, which was a member of the family’s, however didn’t have a legitimate CDL himself.

His firm wasn’t registered with the Division of Transportation, they added.

Stankovic’s immigration standing triggered ICE to place a detainer on him as he was being taken to the Porter County Jail.

He was charged with felony reckless murder and felony felony recklessness leading to dying.

Fox Information Digital reached out to ICE for extra info.

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