Celebrity Justice
Lane Garrison Relives Deadly Drunk Driving Crash

TMZ has obtained a chilling video in which former "Prison Break" star Lane Garrison relives the night someone died while he drove drunk behind the wheel of a car.

Fighting back tears and with his voice trembling, Garrison has gone back in front of the cameras -- to record a powerful and graphic public service announcement was directed by Andrew Gallery for The Troy and Alana Pack Foundation.

Hoping to prevent people from making the same deadly mistake he did in the December 2006 crash night, which resulted in the death of 17-year-old Vahagn Setian, Garrison warns drivers, "Just don't drink and drive, it's not worth it, it's just not worth it." Eerily realistic recreated footage of a drunk driving accident plays between clips of Lane's emotional plea. Amid the devastating wreckage, a frantic woman can be heard screaming "My boyfriend is dead!"

Garrison pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter, felony DUI with bodily injury and one misdemeanor count of providing alcohol to a minor. Sentencing is scheduled for August 2.



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1. Paris has less money to spend on herpe medication!

Posted at 2:04PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Amber Humbly Laughing

2. Im sure hed still be drinking and driving if this did not happen he jsut got caught in the worst possible way him and lohan should hook up

Posted at 2:05PM on Jul 30th 2007 by mickey

3. I'm sorry that it had to come to the loss of a life for him to realize what he did was wrong, but I thank him for the public service announcement. It's VERY powerful...and may save many others' lives.

Posted at 2:18PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Michele

4. Which escaped prisoner was he? I'm racking my brain. At least he looks contrite.

Posted at 2:08PM on Jul 30th 2007 by SD_CD

5. at least he is admitting that he was wrong and telling trying to prevent others from making the same mistake that he did. I am not sayting that his actions were okay because they were definatly not... i mean he killed someone.... but i think that the rest of hollywood should look at this situtation as a lesson of what can happen to them if they are not careful... because he will be going to jail for a couple of years for what he did.....and this is going to be lilo's future if she doesnt change her ways

Posted at 2:10PM on Jul 30th 2007 by alexandra

6. "relieves the night someone died...."????

Posted at 2:20PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Dawn Day

7. The only real question is "How much time will this bastard serve?"

Posted at 2:18PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Real Blue eyes

8. My God people! PLEASE STOP DRINKING AND DRIVING!

There is no excuse whatsoever for people with enough money to be driven around to be driving drunk. They should be hit legally more in my opinion.

Posted at 4:46PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Dawn Day

9. You know what. This man has handled this tragic situation in the best possible way possible. I don't applaud - as he was the cause of a life taken, BUT I respect that he stood up - took responsibility, and basically never went out again. I've have seen ONE pic of him having lunch with an old friend - and they said he was crying the whole time. He didn't GO BACK OUT and get drunk - he realized - albeit too late - that was the wrong road and at least he is trying to do something positive - as in awareness - before he is sentenced. He lost everything - as rightly he should have - but he couldn't have handled it better. Really. These bitches like Paris - who can't even just ADMIT guilt - or LINDSAY who blames it on other people - after getting the first DUI? These repeat offenders that think they are above the law - make me sicker than him. Honestly. Nicole got some points for just admitting the guilt and taking the sentence.

Posted at 3:20PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Samantha

10. This is so tragic everyone involved died in different ways that night.
The kid who was killed just thought it cool to hang out with a celeb. Lohan take note.

Posted at 2:21PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Larry

11. This is my first time writing in response of one of TMZ's stories. As a horribly let down fan of Lane's I was shocked and disgusted when I read of what had happened in his accident. I have to say how profoundly this video has touched me. As a surviving family member of a drunk hit-and-run murder, I can honestly say this video touched me. At least hes atoning for his destruction, accepting his responsibility, and hes trying to educate through his own sorrow. I cannot judge him more than he judges himself every single day and this is something he has to live with 24-7-365 for the rest of his life. Congrats, Lane. I commend you on your sincerity, perhaps you are on the right path and can realize that your celebrity can make the difference in voicing the "what ifs" because we each think that "that could never be me" or "that will never be me."

Posted at 2:34PM on Jul 30th 2007 by CS

12. Ditto alexandra !.... This needs to be played at Every... Middleschool, Highschool,Court. Even, right before u are gonna take your permit test !!!.. I'm an EMT in NYC. and I see the aftermath of this, and lemme tell ya, If u want a new "look" , well....this is the way to go !.

Posted at 2:22PM on Jul 30th 2007 by NY YANKEES

13. I guess this is what you call hitting your bottom. I dont know how you can go any lower. Its the most tragic thing that can happen. Think about this,,,,,,,,,,The next day after the hangover thinking that you killed an innocent person while driving drunk. Then having to live with that on your mind for the rest of your life..............

Posted at 2:24PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Larry

14. Wow.

I truly feel sorr for all those who have lost loved ones in alcohol-related accidents. As a person who has "made mistakes" myself....this video makes you think about how you should conduct your life.

Posted at 2:27PM on Jul 30th 2007 by MikeyMike

15. He relives the night he was responsible for someone's death should read the heading?
And I am sure he does every day.

Posted at 2:25PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Jackie

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