A commercial truck driver, admitted to the United States under the Biden administration via a diversity lottery, has been accused of fatally striking a UMass Lowell soccer player in Ohio, according to sources.

Behzod Asrarov, 42, allegedly rammed the back of a vehicle on Interstate 71 in Madison County, resulting in the death of Tobias “Toby” Forsythe, 21, who played goalkeeper for the University of Massachusetts at Lowell.

When Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers arrived at the scene, Asrarov, who holds a commercial driver’s license (CDL) from Ohio, reportedly attempted to destroy the dash camera and his three phones, as well as a logging device. Sources indicated that Asrarov used Google Translate to communicate with troopers.

Asrarov entered the U.S. in 2024 through the diversity visa lottery program. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy commented on X, stating, "We cannot let truckers like Asrarov, who can’t read our road signs or speak to law enforcement, drive 80,000-pound rigs on America’s highways."

Forsythe, an economics major, joined the UMass Lowell River Hawks in 2026. He previously played for Ashland University for two seasons and Shawnee State, where he started all 17 games in 2025.

"Our entire athletics department is heartbroken by Toby’s passing," said UMass Lowell athletic director Lynn Coutts. "Although Toby’s time as a River Hawk was cut far too short, he left a meaningful impact and will always be remembered as a cherished member of our UMass Lowell family."

UMass Lowell head coach Kyle Zenoni remembered Forsythe as a dedicated player. "He never looked for shortcuts and never expected anything to be given to him — he simply wanted the opportunity to earn it," Zenoni said. "Our hearts are with Toby’s family, friends, teammates and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. We will forever be grateful that Toby was part of our River Hawk family and we will honor his memory by carrying forward the example he set."

This incident occurs amidst heightened scrutiny of immigrant truck drivers. The Trump administration previously intensified efforts to revoke CDLs for immigrant drivers not proficient in English, citing road safety concerns. Notably, a recent incident involved a Haitian national charged in the death of a Pennsylvania State Police trooper during a commercial vehicle inspection.