Indian citizen Tarsem Singh accused of causing the death of pregnant teen in accident, victim’s mother demands ICE deportation: ‘They can send him anywhere’
The mother of a pregnant teenager who died in a devastating car crash in Ohio has said she wants ICE to deport the Indian national accused in the incident. She says she doesn’t want him to live in America.33 year old Tarsem Singh 17-year-old Ashley Holmes faces serious charges including involuntary manslaughter, negligent homicide and aggravated vehicular manslaughter in connection with the death of her unborn child. Federal immigration officials have also filed a detainer against Singh, meaning he could soon face deportation proceedings.Ashley’s mother Annette Holmes said she wanted Singh out of the country.“No one should ever deserve to die while pregnant with their first child,” Annette Holmes, 40, told Newsweek in a phone interview.She added, “I agree with him being deported permanently. We found out that he came here illegally in the first place. They can send him wherever is better because I don’t want him to be in America anymore.”According to the family, Singh was the father of Ashley’s unborn child. Relatives also claimed that the teen had attempted to leave the relationship several times.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Singh had entered the US illegally through the southern border in California in February 2017. He was arrested at the time but was later released on bond after a judge’s order. Now, Singh is being held on $1 million bond. His jury trial is scheduled for Aug. 17-21.The fatal accident occurred on February 16 when Singh failed to stop for police, leading officers on a high-speed chase.According to a report obtained by Newsweek, the Range Rover carrying Tarsem and Ashley was first recorded traveling at 79 mph (127 km/h) in a 55 mph (89 km/h) zone. During the pursuit, vehicle speeds exceeded 120 mph (193 km/h) before the driver lost control on a turn, crossed into the opposite lane and collided with a jeep.The Range Rover overturned several times, causing Ashley to fall out of the vehicle. She suffered fatal injuries and her unborn child also died. Singh was injured and airlifted to Miami Valley Hospital.Remembering her daughter, Annette Holmes described Ashley as a caring and cheerful young woman who always tried to lift the spirits of those around her. The family said Ashley loved animals, music and spending time with relatives and friends. She further said that she hoped to pursue a career in helping others, either as a veterinarian or as a doctor specializing in heart care.