http://www.denverpost.com/ci_4759772

"A driver arrested for investigation of human smuggling after his crowded van crashed Tuesday in Idaho Springs, killing four people, was deported at least twice before the tragedy, including eight weeks ago from Denver, officials say.

Jose Franco-Rodriguez, a 23-year- old citizen of Mexico, is being held in Clear Creek County Jail for investigation of 46 violations of state law, including 14 counts of human smuggling.

He was deported Oct. 6 from Denver, and was previously deported from South Carolina, said Carl Rusnok, spokesman for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Dallas.

In addition to the possible state charges, Franco-Rodriguez also is under investigation for possible violations of federal laws. ICE agents are collecting evidence against the smuggling operation authorities say was exposed by his arrest.

"There is a rigorous federal investigation going on right now into why these people were there," U.S. Attorney Troy Eid said Friday. "