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Investigation Launched After Fatal Crash Involving Illegal Driver’s License

12/12/2025

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Federal transportation officials are investigating Huang Yisong, a 54-year-old Chinese national, for allegedly obtaining a New York State driver’s license illegally.
Yisong rear-ended a tractor-trailer in Tennessee while watching a video on his phone, resulting in the death of a 31-year-old driver and injuries to a dozen others.
A Department of Transportation spokesperson criticized New York's licensing practices for allowing potentially dangerous foreign drivers on the road.
New York DMV officials confirmed Yisong provided valid federal work authorization for his commercial driver’s license, but his immigration status remains unclear.
Yisong failed an English proficiency test during police questioning.

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Federal transportation officials are investigating Huang Yisong, a 54-year-old Chinese national, for allegedly obtaining a New York State driver’s license illegally.
Yisong rear-ended a tractor-trailer in Tennessee while watching a video on his phone, resulting in the death of a 31-year-old driver and injuries to a dozen others.
A Department of Transportation spokesperson criticized New York's licensing practices for allowing potentially dangerous foreign drivers on the road.
New York DMV officials confirmed Yisong provided valid federal work authorization for his commercial driver’s license, but his immigration status remains unclear.
Yisong failed an English proficiency test during police questioning.