An illegal alien from Kyrgyzstan almost killed drivers when he was passing through Oklahoma after tires he was hauling came loose on an interstate. One of the tires damaged an Oklahoma Highway Patrol unit.
Below is video released by ICE of this illegal interacting with the OHP officer, and he can barely speak any English. It took three attempts for the officer to determine where this illegal even lived.
This illegal alien with a New York CDL doesn’t speak English and could have killed Oklahoma drivers with flying tires if it weren’t for our OK Highway Patrol 287(g) partners – well done, troopers, and we’re glad you’re safe!
Watch:
ICE reveals what OHP reported on the incident and how this illegal crossed the border from Mexico before getting a CDL in New York State:
Here’s what @OHPDPS reported:
Last month, Troop E troopers were traveling on US-69 in Pittsburg County when a commercial motor vehicle hauling a load of loose tires lost part of its cargo. The tires bounced over the barrier wall and struck an OHP unit, creating a serious safety hazard. The driver stopped and was identified as KUTMANALI BEKBOLOT, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan.
During their contact, troopers quickly realized BEKBOLOT did not understand English. An investigation revealed he had been living in New York, where he was issued a commercial driver’s license. Troopers questioned his immigration status and, after consulting with ICE, determined he did not have legal status to be in the United States. BEKBOLOT was arrested and transferred to ICE custody. He later stated that he had entered the U.S. through Mexico.
This incident underscores the importance of our partnership with ICE. Individuals without legal status holding a commercial driver’s license are not meeting the same safety standards as legal, professional drivers and that concerns us greatly. Our partnership with ICE allows troopers to take every necessary step to address anything that threatens the safety of Oklahomans.
Thankfully, this incident only caused damage to an OHP unit, but as we have seen in the past, loose tires can cost lives. This work reflects the core mission of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol—to safeguard Oklahomans by providing a safe, secure environment through courteous, quality, and professional service.
I hope the trucking company who hired this illegal is investigated as well. Because when someone is illegal, any company could exploit the driver by threatening to call ICE if they don’t work for cheaper money or whatever. This company knew their driver didn’t speak English but they didn’t care and hired him anyway. The DOT needs to take a good look.