A truck collided with a minibus
According to information provided by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a truck driver from Kyrgyzstan was the cause of an accident in Indiana that resulted in the deaths of four people, reports "Chicago24Online".
The road incident occurred on February 3, 2026, around 4:00 PM on S.R. 67 near County Road 550 East in Jay County. According to police, 44-year-old Gert Pretorius, who was driving his truck, slowed down due to heavy traffic.
Following him was a truck driven by 30-year-old Bekzhan Beyshekeev. The investigation found that he did not stop for the slowing traffic, crossed into oncoming traffic, and collided head-on with a minibus occupied by 55-year-old Donald Stipp.
At the time of the incident, there were six people in the minibus, four of whom died from their injuries. The victims included 50-year-old Henry Aiker, 25-year-old Menno Aiker, 19-year-old Paul Aiker, and 23-year-old Simon Giro.
On February 5, ICE confirmed that Beyshekeev is under investigation as part of an immigration proceeding. The agency also reported that he obtained a non-domiciled CDL from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation after entering the U.S. through the CBP One application.
According to ICE, Beyshekeev was detained with the involvement of the Indiana State Police and is currently being held at the ICE facility in Fort Wayne, awaiting the completion of immigration procedures.
ICE's statement emphasizes that the tragedy that claimed four lives could have been prevented had strict immigration standards regarding illegal migrants been followed.
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