On Monday, 12/16/24, at approximately 6:22 PM, personnel from Troop H- Hartford were dispatched to a three car motor vehicle accident on the Route 9 southbound exit 29 ramp to I-91 northbound in Cromwell.
On scene investigation determined that the sequence of events began with a rear-end collision, which then caused the at-fault vehicle to run off the roadway to the right. The vehicle then collided with a light pole and a guardrail, which caused the vehicle to roll over. During the rollover, the front driver side tire disconnected from the vehicle and collided with an un-involved vehicle which was traveling northbound. All parties involved were accounted for, no injuries were reported on scene and all three vehicles were later towed from damage sustained.
The operator who was found at fault for the accident was positively identified as Marvin Madison (DOB 04/07/71), of Wethersfield. While speaking with Madison, Troopers observed visible signs of impairment. Based upon these observations, Madison was requested to submit to Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. Madison agreed to submit to testing and subsequently failed. Madison was subsequently arrested, and a search of his person incident to arrest revealed that he was carrying a loaded .380 ACP caliber pistol. The pistol and its ammunition were seized as evidence in this investigation.
Madison was transported to Troop H, where he was processed for the following charges:
CGS 14-227a; Illegal Operation of a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs
CGS 14-236; Failure to Maintain Proper Lane- Limited Access Highway
CGS 14-240(b*; Failure to Drive at a Reasonable Distance Apart Resulting in Accident
CGS 14-241; Improper Turns
CGS 14-45(a)(1); Failure to Notify DMV of Change of Address
CGS 29-38g(a)(1); Improper Storage of a Pistol/Revolver in a Motor Vehicle
CGS 53-206d(a); Illegal Carry of a Firearm Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs
Madison was later released from custody on a $12,500 bond and is scheduled to appear at Middletown Superior Court on 01/07/25. Please see the attached criminal information summary.
