New York Man Charged in Connection with Fatal I-84 Crash Involving Box Truck and Tractor-Trailer!
A 22-year-old New York man, Jeremy Ramos, has been charged in connection with a deadly crash that occurred on Interstate 84 in East Hartford last year.
The accident, which happened on November 16, 2023, involved a box truck, a tractor-trailer, and a Honda Accord driven by Ramos. Tragically, the crash claimed the life of Ramos’ passenger, 18-year-old Yomar Berrios from East Hartford.
The Connecticut State Police announced Ramos’ arrest on Monday after he voluntarily turned himself in. He faces several charges, including second-degree manslaughter, reckless driving, speeding, failure to maintain lane, operating without minimum insurance, and first-degree reckless endangerment.
According to the police report, the collision occurred during heavy traffic near Exit 56 on I-84 West around 5:45 p.m.
Ramos’ Honda was traveling in the center lane when it struck the rear of a box truck, causing the car to spin out of control and hit a tractor-trailer. Both the box truck and tractor-trailer had slowed down due to traffic conditions.
While the drivers of the box truck and tractor-trailer were unharmed, Berrios suffered severe injuries and was rushed to Hartford Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Ramos sustained minor injuries.
Witness accounts and statements from the truck drivers described the Honda traveling at a high speed before the collision.
The box truck driver said he felt an impact on the rear of his vehicle and observed the Honda veering left to avoid the crash, only to lose control and strike the tractor-trailer. The tractor-trailer driver reported hearing screeching tires before the crash and seeing the vehicle spin into his truck.
Ramos told investigators that he and Berrios were on their way to a friend’s house in Hartford when another vehicle, an Audi, abruptly cut in front of him.
Angered, Ramos claimed he followed the Audi closely before noticing its brake lights. The Audi then swerved to the right to avoid stopped traffic, leaving Ramos with insufficient time to react.
The arrest comes after months of investigation into the crash. Ramos now faces serious consequences for his alleged reckless actions, which led to the loss of a young life. The incident highlights the dangers of aggressive driving and the tragic outcomes it can bring.
This case serves as a sobering reminder to all drivers to remain vigilant and cautious on the road.
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