Two victims of a high-speed crash in Southern California, which killed three people, have been identified as Clarence Nelson, an assistant basketball coach at Pomona High School, and his wife Lisa Nelson.
The San Bernardino County Coroner's office confirmed that both 76-year-old Clarence Nelson and 69-year-old Lisa Nelson died instantly from their injuries after the crash on Tuesday. The incident is believed to be linked to a tractor-trailer driven by an illegal immigrant who crashed into slow-moving traffic on the I-10 Freeway in San Bernardino County.
According to federal sources, Jashanpreet Singh, the 21-year-old Indian national at the wheel of the big rig, was released from immigration custody by the Biden administration after crossing the southern border in 2022. The crash is now under investigation and has raised concerns about the safety of roads due to lack of proper English language proficiency among truck drivers.
State Senator Susan Rubio expressed her condolences on social media for the victims' families, stating that their lives were lost due to a tragic incident that would have a ripple effect across the entire school community. The Pomona High School basketball coach and his wife's loss has left the district in mourning.
As officials probe into Singh's driving skills, it was discovered he failed English-language proficiency tests required by federal regulations for commercial drivers in California.
The San Bernardino County Coroner's office confirmed that both 76-year-old Clarence Nelson and 69-year-old Lisa Nelson died instantly from their injuries after the crash on Tuesday. The incident is believed to be linked to a tractor-trailer driven by an illegal immigrant who crashed into slow-moving traffic on the I-10 Freeway in San Bernardino County.
According to federal sources, Jashanpreet Singh, the 21-year-old Indian national at the wheel of the big rig, was released from immigration custody by the Biden administration after crossing the southern border in 2022. The crash is now under investigation and has raised concerns about the safety of roads due to lack of proper English language proficiency among truck drivers.
State Senator Susan Rubio expressed her condolences on social media for the victims' families, stating that their lives were lost due to a tragic incident that would have a ripple effect across the entire school community. The Pomona High School basketball coach and his wife's loss has left the district in mourning.
As officials probe into Singh's driving skills, it was discovered he failed English-language proficiency tests required by federal regulations for commercial drivers in California.
. The fact that Jashanpreet Singh, an undocumented immigrant, lost his license to drive due to poor language skills highlights the need for more comprehensive language training programs for truck drivers 
. It's heartbreaking to think about the Nelson family's lives being cut short in such a tragic accident 
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. We need to consider the impact of our policies on the safety of our communities and work towards creating more inclusive and supportive environments for all drivers 
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. We need to do better to support our law enforcement and ensure that those who enter our country are held to the same standards as everyone else 
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Ugh, this is just heartbreaking... Two innocent people, gone in an instant 
It's like something out of a movie, but it's all too real. And to make matters worse, the fact that the guy who was driving the tractor-trailer didn't even speak English... it's just so avoidable 
. I'm all for helping people come to this country and start new lives, but we gotta ensure they're safe on our roads first. It's not worth losing lives over a language barrier 
. What really gets me is that this guy was released from immigration custody in 2022... what were the authorities thinking? 
This whole thing just feels like so many things are going wrong, and I'm just left feeling... 
We need to make sure these drivers are proficient & safe to drive. 
"The road to hell is paved with good intentions." It seems like some well-meaning efforts have gone wrong here 
. The idea of releasing an immigrant driver from custody after a few months is understandable, but clearly not enough was done to ensure his safety on the roads. It's time for a more thorough review of our systems to prevent such tragedies in the future 
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. Like, how hard is it to pass an English test? It's not rocket science, right? 
The fact that this guy got released back into the wild after crossing the border in 2022 raises so many questions... and probably a lot of red tape too 
. I guess we'll just have to keep driving (literally) with our fingers crossed for safe roads 
. The fact that the truck driver didn't speak enough English is just heartbreaking. I mean, can you imagine being on those trucks all day, driving through unfamiliar roads and not knowing what's going on around you? It's a safety nightmare! The poor victims at that high-speed crash... 76 and 69 years old, taken away from us too soon 
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... I'm sure Coach Nelson was a great guy, loved by everyone who knew him 
... and his wife Lisa too, what a shame 
. And to think that it could have been prevented if he had just passed those English tests... what a tragedy 
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. It makes me think about the importance of road safety and how it affects not just us, but our families and communities too 
. The fact that a truck driver's lack of English language proficiency was a contributing factor is really concerning 
It's also heartbreaking for Clarence and Lisa's loved ones, especially their family at Pomona High School, where he coached his team with so much passion 
. RIP Clarence & Lisa, my thoughts are with your family and the entire Pomona High School community 
. And now we're talking about how a lack of English proficiency is affecting road safety 
It's not like this is the first time it's happened and won't happen again. We need to think about more than just deporting people when they mess up... maybe there's a way to fix their skills before they're released back out into society? 
. We gotta be careful not to jump to conclusions or make assumptions about people based on their immigration status...we don't know his whole story, right? The fact that he failed the English test just means he wasn't prepared for driving in America yet, that's all. Can we please focus on supporting the victims' families instead of harshing Jashanpreet's vibe? 
this whole thing is just heartbreaking - two families, including a school coach and his wife, have lost their loved ones in such a senseless crash. It's like, what even is the point of all these truck driver tests if they're not gonna pass? I mean, we all know that language skills are super important for safety on the roads... it's just crazy that this guy failed the test and still got to drive around with his license 
. And now we gotta worry about more people getting hurt or worse because of some poor communication skills behind the wheel. It's just, like, so preventable, you know?