Lane Garrison Relives Deadly Drunk Driving Crash

Posted Jul 30th 2007 5:26PM by TMZ Staff

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. 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

4. 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

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

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

6. 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

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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. This video was VERY powerful. I sent it to my daughter. She is 13.
Wow!!!
I remember while growing up, I saw video's like this sometimes talking about drugs, or drinking..... It taught me a very valuable lesson, and I don't do drugs, or drink and drive. I hope this video is one of many my daughter will watch, and I hope she is as smart as I was....

Posted at 2:26PM on Jul 30th 2007 by Cindi

13. 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

14. What about the cocaine in his system? He needs to do a PSA for that too!!

Posted at 2:28PM on Jul 30th 2007 by annoying

15. He's sorry he got caught.
I'm sure a copy of his teary-eyed service announcement will somehow make it's way to the Judge.
Nice touch.

Posted at 2:29PM on Jul 30th 2007 by bIUBBuLa

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