Overview
- Trooper Aaron Pelletier was fatally struck on Interstate 84 in Southington in May 2024 while conducting a traffic stop, and the driver fled the scene.
- Alex Oyola-Sanchez, 45, admitted to using fentanyl, cocaine, and what he believed was Klonopin before the incident.
- Oyola-Sanchez accepted a plea deal, receiving an 18-year prison sentence for second-degree manslaughter and other charges.
- Pelletier’s widow, Dominique, testified in February, urging a longer sentence and describing the profound impact on their family, including their two young sons.
- The case has drawn significant community support, with memorial events and local initiatives honoring Pelletier’s legacy.