Suspect Admits Drug Use Before Fatal Hit-and-Run Killing State Trooper

Alex Oyola-Sanchez, accused of hitting and killing Connecticut State Trooper Aaron Pelletier during a traffic stop, admitted to being under the influence of multiple drugs, including fentanyl and cocaine, at the time of the incident. He faces numerous charges, including second-degree manslaughter, and is being held on a $1.5 million bond. Oyola-Sanchez has a prior criminal history, including a conviction for third-degree murder.