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Father's Plea: Newsom Silent After Daughter's Crash

1/24/2026

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Marcus Coleman, a California man, says Governor Gavin Newsom ignored his pleas after a crash caused by an illegal migrant truck driver injuring his daughter, Dalilah.
Dalilah, now 7, is nonverbal and requires ongoing therapy.
Coleman criticizes California policy allowing foreign-born drivers to obtain commercial licenses with minimal regulation.
Newsom's office has not commented on the specifics of the case.
He expressed frustration over the lack of support for his family.

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Marcus Coleman, a California man, says Governor Gavin Newsom ignored his pleas after a crash caused by an illegal migrant truck driver injuring his daughter, Dalilah.
Dalilah, now 7, is nonverbal and requires ongoing therapy.
Coleman criticizes California policy allowing foreign-born drivers to obtain commercial licenses with minimal regulation.
Newsom's office has not commented on the specifics of the case.
He expressed frustration over the lack of support for his family.