Sen. Harding & Sampson Statement on Tragic Crash and Unanswered Questions
July 30, 2026
For Immediate Release
Sen. Stephen Harding and Sen. Rob Sampson today released the following statement regarding Melissa Ramirez:
“The crash that killed Cooper Whiteside and Brittany Islami was tragic and horrible.
As we pray for the victims’ families and friends, we must now get clear answers from state officials and the Lamont administration.
That includes Ramirez’s voting and driving records.
They must get out in front of this.
Get to a podium and answer questions.”
