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Immigrant suspected in NFL player's death had been deported

INDIANAPOLIS • An immigrant who was living illegally in Indiana when he was arrested in a drunken-driving crash that killed an NFL player had a history of misdemeanor convictions and arrests, including two previous instances of driving under the influence, authorities said Tuesday.

President Donald Trump drew added attention to the death of Indianapolis Colts linebacker Edwin Jackson on Twitter, calling the collision "disgraceful." The president also prodded Democrats to work with him on illegal immigration and border security.

The driver believed to be responsible for Sunday's crash on Interstate 70 in Indianapolis had been deported twice in the last decade.