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Fatal Crashes Spark Outcry Over Unqualified Drivers' Licenses

12/18/2025

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A fatal Tennessee crash involved Yisong Huang, who failed an English proficiency test but obtained a commercial driver's license (CDL) and killed Kerry Smith.
Incident prompted Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to threaten withholding $73 million in funds unless New York revokes licenses issued to illegal aliens.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) criticized Washington state for releasing Kamalpreet Singh, who caused a deadly accident.
Both cases raise concerns about unqualified drivers.

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A fatal Tennessee crash involved Yisong Huang, who failed an English proficiency test but obtained a commercial driver's license (CDL) and killed Kerry Smith.
Incident prompted Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to threaten withholding $73 million in funds unless New York revokes licenses issued to illegal aliens.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) criticized Washington state for releasing Kamalpreet Singh, who caused a deadly accident.
Both cases raise concerns about unqualified drivers.