Truck driver charged in crash that killed mother and two boys

A 39-year-old truck driver faces three counts of involuntary manslaughter for the deaths of a mother and her two young sons in a Kansas City crash.

Eldar Skander was charged Tuesday for the deaths of Olga Sorbalo, 35, and her sons Luis, 9, and Samir, 6. The victims were traveling to the airport when the accident occurred around 3:20 p.m.

Court documents state that Skander was driving a semi-truck at high speed on northbound U.S. 71. He struck three vehicles that were stopped on the roadway. Authorities reported that a preliminary investigation found no indication the truck’s emergency brakes were used.

Investigators located a tablet on the truck floorboard that was open to YouTube. The device also held the vehicle’s driving log. A dash camera may have recorded the collision.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced on Wednesday that Skander is an illegal alien from Ukraine. Skander is currently held at the Jackson County Detention Center. Jail records indicate he is subject to an additional hold for ICE.

The court filing lists Skander as a resident of Chicago. Immigration officials have not yet provided further details regarding his status in the United States.