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Father Advocates for Stricter CDL Laws After Daughter's Life-Altering Injuries

NewsNationFebruary 5, 20265 min1,328 views
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Daughter's Life-Altering Injuries

  • πŸ’” Dalilah, a 5-year-old, suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and now has cerebral palsy due to a crash.
  • πŸ₯ She requires a feeding tube for nutrition and is enrolled in a special education program, attending therapy multiple times a week.

The Cause of the Crash

  • 🚚 The accident involved an 18-wheeler driven by an individual illegally in the United States.
  • ⚠️ This driver had obtained a commercial driver's license (CDL) issued by the state of California, leading to a multi-vehicle pileup in the Mojave Desert.

Advocacy in Washington D.C.

  • πŸ—£οΈ Marcus Coleman, Dalilah's father, has been meeting with officials in Washington D.C., including DHS and lawmakers in both the Senate and House of Representatives.
  • πŸ“ˆ The meetings are described as
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Commercial Driver's License (CDL)DOT RegulationsIllegal ImmigrationTraumatic Brain Injury (TBI)Cerebral PalsySpecial EducationTrucking Company RegulationsFMCSA ScoreCalifornia DMVDriver Shortage1099 FilingsDHSHouse of RepresentativesSenate
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