Highway Collision in Meriden

On March 22, 2022, at around 4:04 p.m., Kim Sanders-Croom drove northbound on Route 15 in Meriden, Connecticut. She traveled in the left of three lanes near Exit 68 N-E. At the same time, Michael Tomarelli drove in the center lane, also heading north. The plaintiff later corrected the incident date through a formal request to amend the complaint. Both vehicles operated lawfully at the time of the collision.

Lane Change and Alleged Negligence

According to the complaint, Tomarelli suddenly and without warning swerved from the center lane into the left lane. This unexpected movement led to a collision with Sanders-Croom’s vehicle. The plaintiff alleged that Tomarelli failed to check his blind spot, did not keep a proper lookout, and made an unsafe lane change. She also claimed he violated multiple traffic statutes, including Connecticut General Statutes §§ 14-242(a), 14-236, and 14-240(b). The complaint cited negligence in failing to brake, steer away, or use a warning horn.

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