Investigators say video from the tow truck does not back up the driver's account that another vehicle swerved into his lane.
Bloomfield, CT - October 20, 2026
A driver has been charged with striking and killing a tow truck operator on Tunxis Avenue in Bloomfield, according to NBC Connecticut. Court documents allege the driver had a blood alcohol concentration of .27. At the Tuesday hearing, Curran Melanson was in court while Alex Ramos's relatives and colleagues from the towing industry came to stand with the victim.
Key Facts
- Date: September
- Location: Tunxis Avenue, Bloomfield, Connecticut
- Type of crash: A driver struck a tow truck operator who was assisting another driver
- Vehicles involved: Tow truck
- Injuries / fatalities: One person killed
- Responding agencies: Police
- Reported by: NBC Connecticut
Crash Overview
According to police, Alex Ramos, 26, was working to help a driver on Tunxis Avenue in Bloomfield when he was hit. Police said the warning lights on his tow truck were activated at the time of the collision.
Court records state that Melanson told investigators another vehicle had veered into his lane moments before impact. Detectives said footage from the tow truck does not back up that account. Officers also described Melanson as disoriented while talking with them, and said he displayed indications of being impaired. He reportedly told investigators he had one shot of alcohol after finishing work that night.
In newly released court documents, investigators allege Melanson had a blood alcohol concentration of .27 when the collision occurred, which is above three times Connecticut's legal limit.
At his court appearance, Melanson's public defender said he has no criminal history. A bond of $425,000 is currently keeping him in custody, and his next hearing is set for December.
People Involved
- Curran Melanson, 28, the driver, has been charged with striking and killing the tow truck operator. His public defender told the court he has lived in Hartford for more than a year.
- Alex Ramos, 26, the tow truck operator, died in the crash. He leaves behind two young children and a large extended family.