Police said the tow truck's warning lights were activated at the time of the crash, and the driver is being held on a $425,000 bond.
BLOOMFIELD, CT - October 20, 2026
A 28-year-old driver, Curran Melanson, appeared in court in connection with a September crash in Bloomfield that killed 26-year-old tow truck operator Alex Ramos. Court documents allege Melanson had a blood alcohol concentration more than three times the state's legal limit at the time.
Key Facts
- Date: September (exact date not reported)
- Location: Tunxis Avenue, Bloomfield, Connecticut
- Type of crash: Driver allegedly struck a tow truck operator who was assisting another driver
- Vehicles involved: Tow truck; a second vehicle was mentioned in the driver's account but was not identified
- Injuries / fatalities: One death; multiple injuries reported
- Responding agencies: Police
- Reported by: NBC Boston
Crash Overview
Alex Ramos, 26, was helping a motorist on Tunxis Avenue in Bloomfield when the collision happened. Police said the warning lights on his tow truck were activated at the time.
Investigators allege that Curran Melanson, 28, had a blood alcohol concentration of .27 when his vehicle struck Ramos. Court papers indicate that Melanson gave investigators a different account, claiming a second car veered into his lane moments before impact. According to detectives, footage recorded by the tow truck contradicted that version of events. Officers also noted that he seemed disoriented during conversations with them and displayed indications of impairment. Investigators said he told them he had consumed one shot of alcohol after finishing work that night.
At his court appearance on a Tuesday, family members and members of the towing community attended in support of Ramos. It was the first time Ramos's family had faced Melanson since the crash. A $425,000 bond has been set, and Melanson remains in custody while awaiting his next hearing, which is set for December.